Ingredients
- Pretzels, broken into pieces: 4 cups
- Popcorn, popped: 6 cups
- Red Hots candies: 1 cup
- Bugles: 1 cup
- Sunflower seeds: 1/2 cup
- Mini marshmallows: 1 cup
- White chocolate chips: 1 cup
- Red food coloring: 2 drops
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, popcorn, Red Hots, Bugles, and sunflower seeds.
- Step 2: Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Step 3: Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth. Stir in the red food coloring to create a blood-red color.
- Step 4: Drizzle the melted red chocolate over the snack mix on the baking sheet.
- Step 5: Sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the melted chocolate.
- Step 6: Let the snack mix cool completely until the chocolate is hardened before breaking it into pieces and serving.
Notes
- Store completely cooled snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature to keep the popcorn crisp.
- This snack mix is best enjoyed at room temperature; reheating isn't recommended as the chocolate will melt.
- Serve this spooky snack mix in small cauldrons or Halloween-themed bowls for extra flair!
- For a richer red color, add the food coloring one drop at a time until you achieve your desired "vampire blood" hue.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American