This Halloween snack mix recipe is perfect for gifting in treat bags, taking to work, sharing with neighbors, or serving at your Halloween party! It’s festive, fun, and filled with everyone’s favorite sweet and salty bites. This snack mix is an easy win for celebrating spooky season. It’s the ultimate treat to share with little ghosts and goblins—or enjoy for yourself!

The leaves are changing, the air is cooler, and that can only mean one thing: Halloween is just around the corner! There’s no better way to celebrate than with a fun, festive treat like this snack mix for Halloween. It’s super easy to make, filled with colorful candies, crunchy snacks, and sweet surprises, and always disappears fast—so make plenty!
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Why is it called Halloween Snack Mix?
Sometimes referred to as Halloween trail mix, this treat has roots in the traditional trail mixes made for hiking—portable, energy-packed, and shelf-stable. Now, it’s enjoyed by people of all ages as a snack for parties, school, or movie nights, especially during fall. The colorful Halloween candies, themed sprinkles, and variety of textures make it an exciting treat to munch on all season long!
Why We Love These Halloween Snack Mixes
- It’s the perfect gift for all your fall events
From Halloween parties to class treats and neighborly gifts, this Halloween snack mix is always appreciated. It’s cute, seasonal, and a fun way to share some love during spooky season! - It’s fun for kids and grown-ups alike
This M&M sweet and salty snack mix is just the right combo of crunchy, chewy, and chocolatey. My grandkids love it, and so do my neighbors! It’s great for Halloween treat bags, school parties, or passing out to trick-or-treaters. - It celebrates everything we love about Halloween
The highlight of Halloween is seeing all the sweet costumes and happy faces at our door—and having this snack mix for Halloween ready makes the day feel even more festive. It’s a tradition we look forward to every year!

🎯 TFN Pro Tip
This recipe for Halloween snack mix with popcorn uses peanut M&Ms (which you can easily change for no nuts) for the perfect blend of sweet and salty. Also, it’s so easy to make. Just stir together some Halloween-themed candy with pretzels, popcorn, and nuts. That is all there is to it!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Candy corn: look for Brach’s Harvest corn or Autumn corn varieties. Some varieties of candy corn include pumpkins that make a great addition for this fall treat!
- Peanut M and Ms (M&Ms): look for M&M Ghoul Mix or Mad Scientist Mix these colors give it a true harvest feel.
- Crunch ‘n Munch buttery toffee: toffee flavored popcorn will keep everyone coming back for more.
- Teddy Grahams Chocolate: these adorable little bears are always a hit with the kids–and the grownups!
- Pretzel grids or Cinnamon Life Cereal: the salty pretzels make for a sweet and salty combination in this halloween snack mixes
- Optional Ingredients: Mini candy corn pumpkins, Spooky candy eyes, look for these in the cake decorating area of your local grocery store, Halloween trinkets – black spider rings or vampire fangs, or Halloween colored sprinkles

Recipe Variations
- Halloween popcorn mix: for a less sweetened version of this snack, use plain popcorn in place of the Crunch ‘n Munch for a tasty popcorn mix.
- Candy corn snack mix: make this a “corny” one with extra candy corn! Add in extra Brach’s Autumn and Harvest candy mixes for a true candy corn snack or candy corn trail mix. Or add some caramel corn!
- Golden graham snack mix: swap out the Teddy Grahams Chocolate with Golden graham.
- Halloween Chex Mix recipe: Add in some Chex Muddy Buddies or rice Chex cereal. Any party mix will do.
- Put some dried cranberries or raisins for a Halloween trail mix with dried fruit.
- Add some candy corn pumpkins, spooky candy eyeballs, or Halloween trinkets.
- You can swap out the salty pretzels for Cinnamon Life Cereal.
- Also, try using different chocolate candies, like Hershey’s Kisses or Reese’s Pieces for some peanut butter flavor, or even some raspberry and white chocolate chips cookies.
- If you want to get a little more creative, add other ingredients like dried fruit, cereal, or even chocolate chips.
- Or even make other recipes like popcorn mix, candy corn trail mix or snack mix, and Golden graham snack mix (see variations). Just make sure to use Halloween candy that you know everyone will love.
- You can also check out our other Halloween treat ideas, like pumpkin bread bowls for your fall parties and events.
- Also, see our cereal pop treats (made with Rice Krispies or Corn Pops cereals), Chex mix Christmas! They are another fun treat for giving out to friends and family – kids love them!
Equipment Used in this Recipe
- Large mixing bowl
- Storage container or gallon Ziplock bag

How to Make Snack Mix for Halloween
- Making this nut-free trail mix is very easy. You just need to stir all the ingredients together in a large bowl, then serve! Be sure to pour into an airtight container or zip-lock bag for storage.

Serving Suggestions
This easy Halloween snack mix is so versatile—you can serve it in a big bowl at a party, package it into individual treat bags, or set it out for trick-or-treaters. It’s a fun, no-bake option to toss together in just a few minutes. Add it to your movie night snack spread with kettle corn, mini pretzels, and chocolate candy for a sweet and salty combo everyone will love.
For a fun presentation, line a tray with parchment paper and scoop servings into festive cups. Mix in mini marshmallows, a handful of your favorite ingredients (like Reese’s Pieces or white chocolate chips), or even some cinnamon apples or applesauce for a fall-inspired touch. Whether served as a party appetizer or packed as a school treat, this festive snack mix always hits the spot!
Recipe FAQs
The most popular treats given are candy and chocolate. However, some people also give out toys, stickers, and other small items. This trail mix recipe is a good option to put in treat bags and give out to neighbors, teachers, family members, or anyone you’d like to “treat.”
You can make this nut-free trail mix recipe up to two weeks in advance. Just follow the storage instructions above.
Add other ingredients like dried fruit, cereal, or chocolate chips. Also, you may check out the recipe variations above for some options. Add in your favorite treats!
Store the snack mixes in a storage airtight container or gallon Ziplock bag. This will help them stay fresh for up to two weeks. They also look great in a mason jar.

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Halloween Snack Mix
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Ziplock bag
Ingredients
- 16.2 ounce bag Candy corn (look for Brach's Harvest corn or Autumn corn varieties)
- 12 ounce bag Peanut M and Ms (M&Ms) (look for M&M Ghoul Mix or Mad Scientist Mix)
- 2 10 ounce boxes Crunch 'n Munch buttery toffee (any variety works)
- 2 10 ounce boxes Teddy Grahams Chocolate (I used a mix of regular and chocolate)
- 2 cups Pretzel grids or Cinnamon Life Cereal
Optional
- Mini candy pumpkins
- Spooky candy eyes
- Halloween trinkets like black spider rings or vampire fangs
Instructions
- Mix everything together in a large bowl.
- Store in an air tight container at room temperature. This will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Vicky says
I love how easy and quick it is to whip up this Halloween snack mix. We will be making it again in the future for a spooky movie night! Nothing beats the combo of sweet and salty. This is the perfect addition to Halloween celebrations.
Bec - TFN Team Member says
We’re so happy to know that you enjoyed the snack mix, Vicky!
Beth says
I love how simple this recipe is to make! It makes a Halloween party so much easier.
Tara says
Such a fun and festive snack mix! Definitely perfect for the season and I love how easily it all comes together.
Kate says
Love this easy snack mix. So perfect for our Halloween party!
Sisley says
I loved this so much! I will be enjoying it all the way to Halloween and probably beyond.