Simple Fall Snack Mix

Rice Chex, Bugles, and pretzels candied with a simple sweet glaze of brown sugar, butter, and vanilla are baked and tossed with Reese’s Pieces, candy corn, and candy pumpkins. This Simple Fall Snack Mix is an easy fall snack, side, or dessert for any gathering! It’s the perfect sweet and salty snack mix!

Simple Fall Snack Mix is a great on-the-go family snack mix. It loves(and can handle) being tossed around(inside a sturdy container), and there is something for everyone. Yes, the kids tend to dig out the candy first, but those glazed pretzels and Bugles are amazing! And who doesn’t like a candied rice square? It’s a universal win! Our family loves this snack mix!

And, we don’t mess around with snack mixes and love to try them all. We highly recommend this fun Ultimate Halloween Party Mix. It’s spook-tacklur! It is so fun to make as a family, adorable to look at, and a great sweet treat for Halloween.

This Simple Fall Snack Mix recipe makes a huge batch, around 30 1-cup servings! With my last batch, I could provide little snack goodie bags to our preschool class, a small gift to a friend, and bring it to a casual family function. This is a great fall Chex mix that fits in perfectly everywhere. Serve it at a fall barn dance, school function, or as a simple Thanksgiving day snack. The candid cereal, pretzels, and Bugles are perfectly sweetened, and the Reese’s pieces, candy corn and pumpkins bring a fun pop of color! There is much to love about this fun fall snack!

How to Make a Simple Fall Snack Mix

Growing up in the Midwest, this Simple Fall Snack Mix is what I dream up when I think of a Fall Chex Mix. It’s brown sugar and butter-coated cereal and candy. Healthy? No. Fun? 100% Completely customizable? Yes! It’s an easy recipe that requires little prep and some time in the oven. This Simple Fall Snack Mix is a great beginner recipe.

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

• 3/4 cup of butter, melted
• 3/4 cup of light brown sugar, packed
• 2 Tablespoons of vanilla extract

For the Mix:

These ingredients are completely customizable. If you don’t like something, substitute it with one of our suggested substitutions or double another favorite ingredient.

• 12 ounces rice squares(1 box)
• 7 ounces Bugles(1 bag)
• 4 cups mini pretzel twists
• 8 ounces Reese’s Pieces
• 1 cup candy corn
• 1 cup candy pumpkins

Other Optional Fall Chex Mix Add-ins or Substitutions

• Salted popcorn
• Dried Cranberries
• Cheez Its – baked snack cracker
• Cheetos Crunchy
• Nuts

Instructions

First, preheat the oven to 275°F and line two large-rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Then add all the rice squares, Bugles, and mini pretzel twists to an extra large bowl and lightly toss.

Second, in a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar dissolves. Pour the butter mixture over the snack mix and gently stir until well combined and everything is coated.

Now, evenly pour the snack mix onto two large baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Try to spread the mix out so that it’s in a thin layer.

Bake this fall snack mix at 275°F for 30-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. The mix is done when it starts to brown. Remove it from the oven and let it cool completely. Then, add the mix to a large bowl and add the Reese’s Pieces, candy corn, and candy pumpkins. Toss to combine.

Store this Simple Fall Snack Mix in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Enjoy!

More Great Recipes to Try

This No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Delight is a fan favorite. From the graham cracker crumb crust to the pumpkin pie filling to the cheesecake and Cool Whip topping, this fall dessert doesn’t disappoint. It is full of classic fall flavors, all wrapped up in a nice, easy-to-make dessert ready to feed a crowd.

Apples in the fall are a must, and these Apple Blondies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting are perfection. They resemble biting into a soft, dense apple cinnamon cake topped with a lightly sweet maple cream cheese frosting and dusted with cinnamon. This fall recipe is perfect for all the Holiday parties!

As the weather turns cooler and days are shorter, warm comfort food is what I crave. This Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper tastes like my 90’s childhood boxed favorite, satisfies the family, and can be made in 30 minutes or less. Then there’s this Classic Meatloaf with crackers and cheese. Pair it with a side of Mashed Potatoes and a simple green for a complete meal.

Lastly, everyone can use a healthy snack that’s sweet and satisfying! This Healthy Granola with Frozen Fruit is oats, nuts, and chia seeds mixed in avocado oil and pure maple syrup, baked, cooled, and topped with frozen berries. It’s a great way to incorporate protein and fiber into your diet and the perfect sweet treat for your next breakfast, snack, or dessert!