Monster Munch is a sweet-and-salty Halloween snack mix packed with popcorn, pretzels, cereal, candy, and a light coating of melted chocolate. It comes together quickly in one big bowl and is easy to customize for a party, trick-or-treat movie night, or treat bags.
Ingredients
- 6 cups plain popped popcorn
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal or corn cereal squares
- 1 cup Halloween candy-coated chocolate candies
- 1/2 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles
- 8 ounces white or orange candy melts
How to Make Monster Munch
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the popcorn, pretzels, and cereal in a very large bowl.
- Melt the candy melts according to the package directions, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted candy over the popcorn mixture. Toss gently with a large spoon until lightly coated.
- Spread the mix across the prepared baking sheet. Immediately scatter the candy-coated chocolates, candy corn, and sprinkles over the top.
- Let the coating set for 20 to 30 minutes, then break the mix into clusters.
Easy Variations
Add peanuts, chocolate sandwich cookie pieces, mini marshmallows, or roasted pumpkin seeds for more texture. For a nut-free party mix, check the labels on every packaged ingredient and use seed-based additions instead. For a darker look, use milk chocolate or dark chocolate melts with orange sprinkles.
Party and Packaging Tips
Set out Monster Munch in a large bowl with a scoop, or portion it into small paper bags for guests to take home. For the crispest popcorn, add the candy corn and sprinkles after drizzling rather than mixing them in at the start.
Storage
Store the fully cooled snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Keep it away from heat and humidity so the chocolate coating stays firm and the popcorn stays crisp.
Monster Munch Recipe
Yield: About 10 cups Prep: 15 minutes Set time: 30 minutes
A colorful Halloween snack mix with popcorn, pretzels, cereal, candy, and festive sprinkles.
