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    Home » Recipes » Holiday » Pretzel Caramel Chex Mix for Halloween

    Pretzel Caramel Chex Mix for Halloween

    Published: Sep 10, 2022 Modified: Sep 11, 2022 by Lizzy

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    bowl of Pretzel Caramel Chex Mix

    Pretzel Caramel Chex Mix for Halloween turned out to be the perfect treat for my co-workers who went running to get a bag at the potluck table. It was all gone within 10 minutes of arrival.

    Every year, the university had a potluck for Halloween and that was the time to bring a sweet treat for a large crowd. You see this is probably the best team building anyone can do when it revolves around food. You engage by asking "who made that" and "can you give me the recipe," which starts a dialogue and friendships develop. So if we all went back to the basics of kindergarten socializing, the workplace would be where everyone wants to go back after Covid but that is not the case.

    Team building can happen at holiday parties with the brainstorming of the new product line being developed. That is what happened to Chex Mix Party Mix. It wasn't until the wife of a Ralston Purina executive, who brought her party mix to a 1955 holiday party in St. Louis, Missouri that it became popular. Today, we have hundreds of recipes, such as Christmas Crack or a mix for Valentine’s Day, and packaged at the store for Chex Party Mix.

    Pretzel Caramel Chex Mix is something I know that 99.9% of people will eat at holiday parties. It's the best thing to make in a large quantity without too much work and the bowl is empty before the party is over. Every time I have made this perfect combination of salty caramel no one can resist and we all have a sweet tooth. Let's get started with this recipe!

    Contents hide
    1 Fun Fact of Halloween
    2 Ingredients Needed
    3 Step By Step Instructions
    4 Lifestyle Diet
    5 Variations
    6 Tips And Tricks
    7 Frequently Asked Questions
    8 Pretzel Caramel Chex Mix

    Fun Fact of Halloween

    The practices of Halloween come from the Celtic paganism in the British Isles, and the feast of Samhain for the new year. They believed it was the time that ghosts and spirits came out to haunt.

    On this day, the Celts would appease the spirits by leaving them treats. The feast was celebrated in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and parts of Britain. As American as this holiday has become the original roots are roots are Celtic-European.

    Ingredients Needed

    For the Sauce

    • Butter 
    • Brown Sugar 
    • Vanilla Extract

    For the Mix

    • Gluten-Free Rice Chex
    • Salty pretzel
    • Candy Corn
    • Peanuts
    • M&M's

    Step By Step Instructions

    • Warm oven to 300°F.
    • Melt the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla in a double boiler with constant whisking on medium-low heat. It should look like caramel sauce when done.
    • In a VERY large bowl, add the Chex cereal, pretzels, and peanuts
    • Pour the sauce over the mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
    • Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Divide the mixture into baking sheet and spread it into a single layer.
    • Place pans in the oven to bake for 45 minutes and stir every 15 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature.
    • Add the mixture to a large bowl, along with the candy corn and M&M's, and mix together.

    Lifestyle Diet

    • Low-Carb: No
    • Gluten-Free: Yes
    • Vegetarian: Yes
    • Vegan: By using vegan chocolate and substituting the M&M's

    Variations

    There are so many different varieties of Chex Mix Party Mix but here are a few things that I have used to put in my Chex Mix:

    • pretzel rod
    • mini pretzel twists
    • chocolate pretzels
    • white chocolate
    • chocolate kisses
    • Sprinkles sea salt on top

    Tips And Tricks

    • Mason jars are my favorite way to store and give as a present with a bow on top.
    • Bag in 16 individual Halloween bags, I got 1 ½ cups for my 16 bags with this recipe.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make it ahead of time?
    Yes, this is the best thing to make ahead of time just make sure to store in airtight container.

    How long does the Chex Mix last?
    I know it stayed crispy for a good week in a bag or airtight container but putting it in the freezer is next level yum and stays fresh longer.

    I love this recipe so much that I make it every year for Halloween. The taste of crunchy pretzels with chewy caramel makes it the perfect bite of Chex Mix. I hope you love this recipe as much as I enjoy eating it. See ya next time as my quest continues in search of the perfect bite!

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    Pretzel Caramel Chex Mix

    Lizzy Cascalheira
    Trick-Or-Treat Caramel Pretzel Chex Mix is a Gluten-Free snack perfect for Halloween.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 47 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cups
    Calories 585 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the Sauce

    • 1 cup Butter melted
    • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
    • 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract

    For the Mix

    • 7 cups Gluten-Free Rice Chex Mix 1 box
    • 5 cups Gluten-Free Pretzels
    • 2 cups Candy Corn
    • 2 cups Peanuts
    • 2 cups M&M's

    Instructions
     

    • Warm oven to 300°F.
    • Melt the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla in a double boiler with constant whisking on medium-low heat. It should look like caramel sauce when done.
    • In a VERY large bowl, add the Chex cereal, pretzels and peanuts
    • Pour the sauce over the mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
    • Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Divide the mixture into baking sheet and spread it into a single layer.
    • Bake for 45 minutes and stir every 15 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and allow it to cool.
    • Add the mixture to a large bowl, along with the candy corn and M&M's and mix together.
    • Store in airtight container or bag in 16 individual bags.

    Notes

    • Mason jars are my favorite way to store and give as a present with a bow on top.
    • Bag in 16 individual Halloween bags, I got 1 ½ cups for my 16 bags with this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 12ozCalories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 90gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 1007mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 3gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Lucy

      August 13, 2022 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      Never fails such a full proof recipe, my kids love it

      Reply
      • Lizzy

        August 15, 2022 at 2:28 pm

        That's great, hope you enjoy! Lizzy

        Reply

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