This Monster Munch is a six ingredient treat, perfect for Halloween or a monster themed birthday party. Easy, fast, and addicting!
While I am not quite geared up for the Christmas decorations already on display in Costco (really Costco? REALLY?), I squealed with delight when I saw the Target employees stocking the shelves with Halloween goodies. (I really did. And everyone looked at me like I was some kind of weirdo. Same thing happens when I read greeting cards and cackle out loud. But then every once in a while, someone will approach me and ask, “that funny, huh? Can I see it?” Those are my people.)
Anyhooooo…I know it’s only September, but judging by the orange and black pinning frenzy taking place on Pinterest, I get the feeling you’re all eager to get this Halloween party started. Or maybe that’s just me? I love Halloween.
So let’s do it!
First up is this Monster Munch – a super simple, and ridiculously good, treat.
I know there are probably a million different variations for Chex Mix, but I just tweaked my popular Halloween Candy Corn Pretzel Bark to come up with this version.
Monster Munch Ingredients
You only need 6 easy ingredients to make this Monster Munch recipe! (Scroll down for the detailed printable.)
- Popped popcorn
- Chex cereal
- Pretzel pieces
- Candy corn
- Chocolate sprinkles
- White candy melts
And it comes together in minutes! Easy, fast…addicting. Of course.
Monster Munch Variations
This is definitely one of those recipes where it’s so easy to alter! You just want to keep the ratios in this recipe the same, to make certain the white chocolate coats everything evenly.
- You could use corn Chex or rice Chex
- Swap out some of the pretzel pieces and add in some nuts
- Leave out some of the candy corn and add in some brown and orange M&Ms
- Toss in a few Candy eye balls
- Drizzle on some melted orange candy melts for more color
Have fun with it!
How to Store Chex Mix
This chex mix recipe can be stored at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
This Halloween Monster Munch would make a great snack for a school lunch, or wrapped in little cellophane baggies for a class celebration or birthday party. Seriously, your kid will be so totally wicked!
Other Halloween treats we love
Halloween Monster Munch
Ingredients
- 4 cups stovetop popcorn popped popcorn
- 4 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 2 cups thin pretzel sticks broken into pieces
- 1 1/2 cups candy corn
- 12 ounces white candy melts
- 2 tablespoons chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Add the popcorn, Chex cereal, pretzel pieces, and candy corn to a very large mixing bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy melts according to package directions until completely smooth.
- Drizzle candy melts over the popcorn mixture, then using a spatula, quickly (but gently) stir and fold until all the ingredients are coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined baking sheet, spreading it out to an even layer.
- Sprinkle the chocolate sprinkles on top before the candy melts coating hardens.
- Transfer to the refrigerator to completely dry and set, about 1 hour.
- Break into snack-size pieces and serve in cute Halloween cupcake liners or package up in cellophane bags for a cute party favor.
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i was very thankful last year when i was able to get christmas wrapping paper and bows early. My son was in iraq and my church group was getting a holiday box together for him and his troop to share. I wanted the box to be frestive and make them feel like christmas came to Iraq for them. i sent gifts and christmas candies for them all some homemade and some not. My son told me all the guys were excited to get a gift and some candy. im glad i could go and buy the stuff early so we could wrap it and ship it to them it takes forever to get there so i wanted it to be in there hads befor Christmas. And it was .
Costco had Christmas gift wrap and ribbons out a month ago; see my photo on FB and the reaction that ensued (pretty much the same thing).
I really should drop them a line via customer service telling them that although I really do love the company, it does not really help their bottom line to get that stuff out this early, because everyone is so abhorred by it (totally empirical observations here) they won’t buy it.
Oh yes, I was part of that thread! There’s no doubt that having the holiday decorations out THAT early makes it anti-climatic and makes everyone apathetic.
I am so with you on the Christmas decorations! I saw them at Costco, too. But I love this yummy Halloween mix!
Yaaay! Something to do with my candy corn besides make butterfingers! I have a huge stockpile from last year–a friend gave me a big jug of it that she won at work and since I don’t eat it (not a candy corn fan), I need ways to use it. Will pin this!
P.S. I love that you squeal with excitement at stores and laugh out loud because so do I! I think we’d get along juuuuust fine. :)
I am so ready for Halloween too!
You had me at Candy Corn!!!!!