Vampire Bite Trail Mix
This spooky snack mix combines crunchy pretzels, nuts, cereal, marshmallows, and festive candy eyes for a sweet and salty treat perfect for parties and Halloween.
Equipment
- 1 large bowl for mixing ingredients
- 1 microwave-safe bowl for melting white chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups pretzel sticks or mini twists
- 1 cup mixed nuts almonds, peanuts, cashews
- 1 cup crunchy unsweetened cereal Cheerios, Chex, or similar
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 to 1½ cups candy eyeballs or small yogurt chips
- ½ to 1 cup red candy pieces red M&Ms, gummies, jelly beans
- ½ to 1 cup chocolate chips milk or dark
- ½ cup dried cranberries or cherries
- ½ cup white chocolate chips optional drizzle
- 1 to 2 teaspoons vegetable oil to thin white chocolate
Instructions
- Combine pretzels, nuts, and cereal in a large bowl and toss gently.
- Add mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, candy eyeballs, red candy pieces, and dried cranberries or cherries; mix gently until evenly distributed.
- For optional drizzle, melt white chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over the trail mix; allow to set for a few minutes.
- Serve immediately or package in snack bags for parties and on-the-go treats.
Notes
- Candy eyes add a fun spooky touch; substitute with small white candies if unavailable.
- Adjust red candies to other Halloween colors for variety.
- Balance salty and sweet ingredients for best flavor.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days; keep pretzels crisp by avoiding humidity.