Halloween Trail Mix

This small batch Halloween Trail Mix is a delightful fall snack that calls for seasonal favorite ingredients. Calling for a mixture of nuts, marshmallows and candy corn, this homemade trail mix is perfect for anyone who likes a sweet and salty snack. Makes 4 servings.

2023 Update: This recipe was originally shared in October 2014 at My Cooking Spot, where I was a contributor. This recipe and post have been updated to include new photos, as well as more tips and tricks. I hope you love them!

2023 Update: This easy Halloween snack mix was originally shared in October 2014 at My Cooking Spot, where I was a contributor. This recipe and post have been updated to include new photos, as well as more tips and tricks. I hope you love it!

I’ve always had a love for trail mix. Specifically, nut-heavy trail mixes that have pops of sweetness, whether it’s from raisins, chocolate or a combination of both.

This recipe celebrates those flavors… but in a seasonal way.

It was also devised to keep me from inhaling all of the trick-or-treat candy we’ve got in our pantry before Halloween. Because that’s a real potential problem I have.

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Why I love this recipe:

Salty and sweet snacks are my favorite thing. (Hi hello, Sweet and Savory Party Mix.)

So are recipes that allow you to choose your own adventure.

This Halloween Trail Mix combines my favorite roasted nuts with marshmallows and my seasonal favorite candy, candy corn. It’s a wonderful fall treat.

Listen. I know that candy corn is divisive, but if you’re into it, it pairs REALLY well with the salty ingredients here and balances out this yummy mix perfectly.

This is also a really easy recipe to customize for your own tastebuds with fun add-ins and more.

Serve it at Halloween parties, movie nights and more. You could even scoop this into treat bags to hand out to trick-or-treaters or friends. Be sure to add a gift tag to let them know what’s inside the mix, though.

More Halloween treats to try: Caramel Corn Cookies | Halloween Popcorn Snack Mix | Halloween Pretzel Mummies | Halloween Caramel Corn | Halloween Oreo Rice Krispie Treats | Halloween Bark

Need more Halloween inspiration? Check out The Best Halloween Food Recipes and The Best Halloween Drink Recipes!

What you’ll need to make this recipe:

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• Sheet pan or a large cookie sheet
• A large bowl
• Rubber spatula

Here are the simple ingredients you need grab at the grocery store to make this festive snack mix:

• Nuts — we’re using a combination of lightly salted almonds, dry roasted peanuts and cashews. I like for them to be lightly salted, but you can get unsalted nuts if you prefer those.
• Candy corn — this adds the wonderful sweetness to our trail mix. And since candy corn are so sweet, we don’t need that many to make an impact.
• Roasted pumpkin seeds — you can roast your own or grab your favorite roasted ones from the store.
• Mini marshmallows — the smallest you can find to add some different texture to this trail mix! They will dry out the longer this sits, but since this makes a small batch of trail mix, that should hopefully not be an issue.

Substitutions for this fall snack mix recipe:

Because you can definitely make ‘em, here are a few thoughts on what swaps would still yield an awesome result. Feel free to use your creativity to elevate this Halloween mix!

• Nuts: Swap out one nut for another or multiple nuts for others that you prefer.
• Cereal: While this is not a Halloween Chex Mix recipe (if you’re looking for one of those, you can check out my Valentine’s Day White Chocolate Chex Mix, Christmas Chex Mix and Bunny Bait Easter Snack Mix for inspiration), you can add a handful of rice Chex cereal for different texture.
• Salty additions: Add in a handful of salty pretzels, Bugles or popped popcorn for additional texture and crunch.
• Candies: If you want some more sweetness in this trail mix, add a sprinkling of Halloween M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces or even candy pumpkins, a sister candy of my beloved candy corn. You could also add some peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, raisins or dried cranberries, too. Candy eyes would make a spooky addition!

How to make Halloween Trail Mix

Measure all the ingredients into a large bowl or a rimmed baking sheet.

Toss until combined.

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

How to store:

Store in a sealed container (like mason jars) at room temperature for up to a week.

How to share homemade Trail Mix

One of the most fun things to do is to share a homemade treat with the people you love!

Also, this is totally a family favorite to serve throughout the Halloween season.

Here are a few ways to share this fun mix:

• Make a big batch by doubling or tripling the recipe.
• Serve it at a Halloween party in a large bowl. Be sure to have a spoon or a scooper and some containers for guests to scoop theirs into.
• Package it in individual bags to share. You could put it in a small bakery box or even an individual to-go cellophane bags.
• Serve it as a sweet salty snack mix to snack upon during a Halloween movie night.

If you’ve got kids, involve them in the making and sharing of this. My girls LOVED helping out with this recipe, and I bet yours will, too! 

Measuring, mixing, combining, decorating and serving are all fun activities for them. Prepare to get a little messy, and have fun in mixing the salty and sweet flavors together!

More Halloween treats to try:

• Halloween Funfetti Cookies
• Pumpkin Drop Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Fizzy Potion Halloween Punch

Curious how to make this? Scroll on down to find out…