Autumn Snack Mix
This autumn snack mix has it all: crunchy, sweet, salty, and totally irresistible.
Candy corn isn’t safe in my house. Ever.
I grabbed my annual bag at the drug store the other day, then came home and stashed it in the pantry, trying to act casual, like it wasn’t the highlight of my week.
After playing it cool for a day or two like a responsible adult, the bag started whispering to me. I finally opened it and poured out just enough to fit in the palm of my hand.
No surprise here — one thing led to another, and suddenly half the bag was gone.
Totally worth it, zero shame, and I’d gladly do it again (and yes, I walked it off around the block).
I have no willpower when it comes to those glowing little sugar bombs, they don’t stand a chance around me.
Here are the ingredients I used for this Autumn Snack Mix, but this list is just a suggestion. These ingredients are flexible...use what you have and what you like.
Candy Corn
Candy Pumpkins
Gummy bats and other gummy candy
Mini marshmallows
Mini Reese’s Pieces and Cups
Pretzels
Baked cheese crackers
Honeynut Chex cereal
Salted cocktail peanuts
Just add the sweet-salty, crunchy and colorful mix of ingredients together in a big bowl, and toss it all together.
This is the ultimate fall party mix, good for parties, tailgating, or gifting, and also:
Movie nights
Game nights
School or work snacks
Road trips
Lunchbox treats
After-school snacks
Fall Hostess gifts
Picnics
Weekend nibbles
I can’t get enough of the gummy eyeballs and vampire teeth — this mix really is as fun to make as it is to eat.
Scoop some into clear gift bags tied with a pumpkin-colored ribbon for the cutest party favors… your friends will love them.
Thanks for reading, friends. Here’s to silly treats and a smooth week ahead.
AUTUMN SNACK MIX
This recipe makes about 16 cups. Mix and match other similar ingredients to customize your mix.
1 bag classic Candy Corn (I like Brach’s)
1 bag Candy Pumpkins (also Brach’s)
10 ounce bag Mini Marshmallows
2 cups salted mini Pretzels
1 (8oz) bag Reese’s Pieces
1 bag Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
1-3 bags of Gummy candy, any variety
1 (7oz) box mini Cheese Crackers
1 12-oz container Salted Cocktail Peanuts
Toss everything together in a large bowl, then put in celophane bags, candy dishes or other containers to serve.