We are so close to Halloween! Although I personally am not a fan of anything too spooky or frightening, I do love the excitement that comes with dressing up, eating lots of candy, and celebrating fall. I particularly like this season this year, now that my little one is just over two and can engage more actively, play dress up, and eat a few small sweets.
And while I don’t enjoy super scary films, I do enjoy iconic fall and Halloween movies from my childhood. Think Halloweentown, Casper, Haunted Mansion, the Harry Potter films that usually premiered in theatres in the fall, et cetera. And when you watch a good movie, you always need a good snack. Something sweet and a little salty, like candy and popcorn at the theatre.
My Halloween Salty & Sweet Snack Mix is perfect for this season of nostalgic movies and blanket weather!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 cup of cinnamon life cereal
- 1 cup of mini pretzels
- 1/2 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup of salted peanuts
- 1/2 cup of white chocolate baking chips
First pour your half cup of white chocolate baking chips in a glass bowl or measuring cup and put it in the microwave. You’re going to melt them into the thick syrup consistency, so you’ll probably need to put them on high heat for about 90 seconds to two minutes.
While that’s melting down, go ahead and pour all of your other ingredients into a mixing bowl.
Once your white chocolate chips are melted, drizzle them slowly over the mixture in the bowl. I used a fork at first to get the primary amount in there as I stirred with a rubber spatula. Then I used the rubber spatula for any remaining white chocolate out of the Bottom of my glass measuring cup. Continue stirring for a minute or two to make sure that most of your mixture is covered in a light amount of white chocolate. It will start to stick together which is exactly what you want.
Once your mixture is covered fairly well, it should look like the picture below.
Now, put your mixing bowl complete with your entire mixture in the refrigerator for about 15 to 20 minutes. You want the white chocolate to harden just enough.
If you’re making it for family or friends, you can use cute Halloween or fall bags and tie with festive ribbon. If you’re eating it on your own in your pajamas on the couch – no judgment – you can just leave it in the mixing bowl and eat it right from there.
If you’re making this for more than about two or three people to just casually munch on, you’re going to want to double or even triple the recipe.
Enjoy! If you make it, comment below – I’d love to hear from you!
Kate with a Twang 
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