Candy Corn Trail Mix

If you’re looking for a fun, quick, easy snack to make, try this Candy Corn Trail Mix–it’s a colorful, yummy blend of sweetness and saltiness, and the perfect treat for fall! Just mix all the ingredients in a bowl and it’s ready. It’s great for packaging up in small bags, too, if you’re needing some special treats to give out!

CANDY CORN TRAIL MIX by NancyCreative

Makes 15 cups

4 cups Golden Grahams OR Vanilla or Honey Nut Chex cereal

2 1/2 cups bite-size pretzel twists (like Rold Gold Tiny Twists)

2 cups lightly salted dry roasted peanuts or cocktail peanuts

3/4 cup dark or golden raisins

3/4 cup dried cranberries

1 cup roasted sunflower kernels

2 cups candy corn

2 cups M&M’s plain chocolate candy (or substitute 2 cups chocolate chips–semi-sweet, white, dark, or milk chocolate)

In a large bowl, add all ingredients and mix together by tossing with a large spoon. Serve in the bowl or package into treat bags. If you want to make a healthier autumn trail mix, you can omit the candy corn and M&M’s and substitute 2 cups of dark chocolate chips.

Another easy snack mix to try is Candy Corn “PayDay” Mix. Have you made any fun treats with candy corn this season?

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12 thoughts on “Candy Corn Trail Mix”

misswinnielondon October 27, 2013 at 2:52

These look so cute and colourful and photograph beautifully as well. I think trick-or-treaters will absolutely love them! 🙂

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1. nancyc Post authorOctober 27, 2013 at 3:28
  
  Yes, the mix is bright and colorful–fun to eat! 🙂
  
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Jill in FAirbanks, AK October 27, 2013 at 3:26

I made something very similar the other day for my some of my work colleagues! We are always munching on something on the hospital’s behavioral health unit, so I came up with a new mix. I used chocolate Cheerios for the cereal and blueberries for the raisins, since I’m allergic to them-and if the maker can’t sample the goodies, why bother??? 😉

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1. nancyc Post authorOctober 27, 2013 at 3:30
  
  Your version sounds great with the chocolate Cheerios, Jill! Perfect for munching on at work! 🙂
  
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liztiptopshape October 27, 2013 at 4:03

Ooh, I love this!! Another excuse to buy more candy corn!

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1. nancyc Post authorOctober 27, 2013 at 5:06
  
  Yes, it’s a great way to put candy corn to good use! 🙂
  
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Danielle October 27, 2013 at 5:03

Well, I think I could manage to eat a bowl full of this fun treat! Colorful and yummy!

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mmmarzipan October 27, 2013 at 5:37

Looks so yummy!

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Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen October 27, 2013 at 6:41

This would be dangerous around me! I would be scooping up a wee handful every time I walked by the bowl:) This is such a pretty snack!xx

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1. nancyc Post authorOctober 27, 2013 at 6:57
  
  Thanks, Barb–I was scooping up lots of handfuls after I made it, so I had to quickly put it in treat bags to give away! 🙂
  
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myrecentfavoritebooks October 29, 2013 at 2:00

Love this!! Sounds like a great recipe!!!

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