Description
Halloween Harvest Hash Chex Mix is a delightful seasonal snack that perfectly balances sweet, salty, and crunchy flavors. Combining buttery brown sugar glaze with crispy cereals, pretzels, and festive candies like candy corn and Reese’s Pieces, this treat is perfect for holiday parties or cozy autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 2 Tablespoons Vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box Rice Chex [365g (12 oz)]
- 1 bag Bugles [213g (7 oz)]
- 4 cups Pretzel twists
- 1 heaping cup Candy Corn
- 1 heaping cup Candy Corn Pumpkins
- 1 bag Reese’s Pieces [230g (8 oz)]
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) to prepare for baking the mixture evenly.
- Prepare Sauce: Melt the butter in the microwave using a medium bowl or measuring cup. Once melted, whisk in the brown sugar and vanilla extract until fully combined and the sugar is dissolved.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a very large bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, pretzel twists, and Bugles to create the crunchy base of the mix.
- Coat Cereal Mixture: Pour the prepared butter and sugar sauce over the cereal mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the sugary glaze.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Bake: Spread the coated mixture evenly across the two prepared baking sheets. Place them in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to promote even baking and prevent burning.
- Cool and Add Candy: Remove the baked mixture from the oven and allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer to a large bowl and add the candy corn, candy corn pumpkins, and Reese’s Pieces. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Store: Store the finished Halloween Harvest Hash Chex Mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- This harvest hash chex mix offers the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy flavors, ideal for festive occasions.
- Make sure to stir the mix every 15 minutes during baking to ensure even coating and prevent burning.
- The candy additions should only be added after baking and cooling to prevent melting and maintain texture.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the mix fresh for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 28g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
