Monster Mash Party Mix

Celebrate the spooky season with this delightfully festive Monster Mash Party Mix! This no-bake Halloween treat combines crunchy Rice Chex cereal, salty mini pretzels, and sweet candy-coated chocolates with a gooey marshmallow coating for the perfect balance of textures and flavors. A handful of candy corn, salted peanuts, and vibrant Halloween sprinkles add a playful pop of color and seasonal charm. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy party mix is an irresistible snack for Halloween parties, movie nights, or festive goodie bags. Both kids and adults will love munching on this sweet-and-salty favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 2 cups Mini pretzels
• 1 cup Candy-coated chocolates (like M&Ms)
• 1 cup Candy corn
• 1 cup Salted peanuts
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 3 cups Mini marshmallows
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Halloween sprinkles

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, mini pretzels, candy-coated chocolates, candy corn, and salted peanuts. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.

Step 3

Add the mini marshmallows to the saucepan and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Quickly pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the cereal mix in the large bowl.

Step 6

Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold the mixture to evenly coat all the dry ingredients with the marshmallow mixture.

Step 7

Spread the coated mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 8

Sprinkle Halloween sprinkles generously over the mix while it’s still sticky.

Step 9

Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes, or until the marshmallow coating has set.

Step 10

Once set, break the mix into smaller clusters and transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container for storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1395.9 grams (1395.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5991

Total Fat 180.60g	232%
Saturated Fat 66.40g	332%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.70g
Cholesterol 160mg	53%
Sodium 6796mg	295%
Total Carbohydrate 1021.70g	372%
Dietary Fiber 34.70g	124%
Total Sugars 566.20g
Protein 83.30g	167%

Vitamin D 436IU	2178%
Calcium 1127mg	87%
Iron 60mg	335%
Potassium 2102mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.9%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 67.6%