Cozy Fall Snack Mix
Print RecipeA perfectly balanced fall snack mix with crunchy pretzels, tart dried cranberries, savory pumpkin seeds, and a touch of white chocolate drizzle. This less-sweet version features a warm pumpkin pie spice kick, making it ideal for autumn gatherings, Halloween parties, or cozy nights in. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleasing treat that’s easy to customize and store.
Servings: 12 cups
equipment (affiliate links
- kitchen scale for precise measurements
- Microwave-safe bowl for white chocolate drizzle
- Spoon or piping bag for drizzling
- Airtight container for storage
Ingredients
Base Mix
- 4 c. (240 g) pretzel sticks or mini pretzels
- 3 c. (120 g) corn or rice Chex cereal
- 1 ½ c. (180 g) roasted pumpkin seeds
- ½ c. (25 g) mini marshmallows
- 1 c. (120 g) dried cranberries
- ½ c. (75 g) candy corn or pumpkin-shaped candies
Savory Additions
- 1 c. (120 g) dry roasted peanuts or almonds, salted
- ½ c. (50 g) cheese crackers optional
White Chocolate Drizzle
- ½ c. (85 g) white chocolate chips
- ½ tsp coconut oil
Seasoning
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
Mix Together
- In a large mixing bowl, combine base ingredients Gently toss with clean hands or a spoon to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Mix in roasted almonds or peanuts and cheese crackers (optional) for savory crunch. Toss lightly to combine, ensuring a good balance of textures and flavors.
Coat and Season
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips with coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth (about 45-60 seconds total). Pour mix out onto a parchment-lined half sheet pan.
- Pour mix out onto a parchment-lined half sheet pan. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the snack mix using a spoon. Sprinkle pumpkin pie spice and optional sea salt if desired. Stir to coat and let set for 10 minutes at room temperature or 5 minutes in the fridge.
Serve and Store
- Serve immediately in a large bowl for sharing or portion into small bags for grab-and-go snacks. Store leftovers in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 1 week to keep the chocolate from melting and the mix fresh.
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 7mg
