Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This mix is all about variety—different textures, sweet bursts of candy, and salty crunch in every bite. It’s ready in just minutes, easy to customize with your favorite treats, and perfect for portioning into little gift bags for a festive touch. Plus, it’s a no-bake recipe that’s practically foolproof.
Ingredients
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
- Caramel corn with nuts
- Shreddies cereal (plain or honey flavor)
- Pretzel twists
- Candy corn
- Candy pumpkins
- Reese’s Pieces
- Mini Rolos
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine caramel corn, cereal, pretzels, candy corn, candy pumpkins, Reese’s Pieces, and mini Rolos.
- Stir gently until everything is evenly mixed.
- Serve immediately in a large bowl or portion into small bags tied with festive ribbon for gifts.
Servings and timing
Serves: 12 cups
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Variations
- Make it nut-free by swapping Reese’s Pieces for M&Ms and using caramel corn without nuts.
- Swap Shreddies for Life cereal, Chex, or your favorite crunchy cereal.
- Add mini marshmallows, chocolate-covered pretzels, or yogurt-covered raisins for variety.
- Drizzle with melted white or dark chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Use seasonal candies to make it work for other holidays.
Storage/Reheating
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. This snack mix does not require refrigeration or reheating.
FAQs
Can I make this in advance?
Yes, you can prepare it up to 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Can I make it nut-free?
Yes, use nut-free caramel corn and swap Reese’s Pieces for M&Ms.
What if I can’t find Shreddies cereal?
You can use Life cereal, Chex, or any square-shaped crunchy cereal.
Can I add chocolate drizzle?
Absolutely—melt chocolate, drizzle over the mix, and let it harden before serving.
Will the caramel corn get soggy?
Not if stored in an airtight container. Avoid adding moisture-heavy ingredients.
Can I add popcorn instead of caramel corn?
Yes, though it will be less sweet. Consider adding a bit of melted candy coating.
How do I package this for gifts?
Scoop into small cellophane bags or jars, then tie with a ribbon.
Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes, just use gluten-free cereal, pretzels, and caramel corn.
Can I add other candy?
Yes, any bite-sized candy works—try peanut butter cups, chocolate mints, or jelly beans.
Can kids help make this?
Definitely—it’s an easy, no-cook recipe that’s perfect for kids to assemble.
Conclusion
Scarecrow Crunch Snack Mix is the ultimate quick, festive treat for fall gatherings. With a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy elements, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Whether served in a big bowl for sharing or packaged for gifting, it’s a seasonal snack that will disappear fast.
Scarecrow Crunch Snack Mix
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 cups
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A sweet-and-salty fall snack mix with caramel corn, cereal, pretzels, and festive candies—perfect for parties, gifting, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
4 cups caramel corn with nuts
2 cups Shreddies cereal (plain or honey flavor)
2 cups pretzel twists
1 cup candy corn
1 cup candy pumpkins
1 cup Reese’s Pieces
1 cup mini Rolos
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine caramel corn, cereal, pretzels, candy corn, candy pumpkins, Reese’s Pieces, and mini Rolos.
- Stir gently until evenly mixed.
- Serve immediately in a large bowl or portion into gift bags.
Notes
Swap Shreddies for Life, Chex, or other crunchy cereal.
Make it nut-free by using M&Ms and caramel corn without nuts.
Add mini marshmallows, chocolate-covered pretzels, or yogurt-covered raisins for variety.
Drizzle melted chocolate over the mix for extra indulgence.
Use themed candies to adapt for other holidays.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
