Monday, October 4, 2010

Halloween Snack Mix

 This is just about the EASIEST fun fall treat there is! I snatched the idea from Alicia over at A Beautiful Mess.  Of course you can put your own spin on it, just as I did. With this sweet and salty mix  I tried to tip the scales more to the salty, even though I didn't measure anything.  All the ingredients are store-bought:)
Here's what I did...I got out my biggest bowl and dumped in 
cheese crackers, 
salted peanuts, 
and pretzel squares.  
Then the sweet stuff was added:
Reese's candy bits,
caramel corn,
honey nut cheerios,
cocoa puffs, 
candy corn,
and  mellowcreme pumpkins.
That's it!
The sky's the limit!
 
I divided the mix up into jars, tied a ribbon around each one and they're ready to give as a fall treat to someone . It would also make a nice little Thanksgiving hostess gift. I already have visions in my head of the Christmas Crunch Mix:)
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38 comments:

  1. What a great hostess gift. These are so cute and I love that you can customize them to your taste. I'd rather eat salty than sweet. Such a great idea.

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  2. Oh boy, that wouldn't last 2 hours in my house!!! LOL! Looks great and I love it all packaged up in the jars with the pretty ribbon. You're so right, would make a lovely hostess gift!

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  3. Darling jars of treats! Your ribbons are so cute and fun, I may have to think about making these for thank you gifts. Great idea :)

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  4. i can feel the halloween spirit with this!=D

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  5. What an adorable Halloween treat! I love it!

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  6. What a great idea, and cute as well!! I can tell you thought that M1 would eat all of the candy corn and leave the rest :)

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  7. Looks wonderful !!!

    -Smita
    littlefoodjunction.blogspot.com
    (fun food ideas for picky eaters )

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  8. Sue, what a great treat to give. The mix looks so festive in the cracker jars with the bow on it. Joni

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  9. That is a wonderful holiday treat. Kids of all ages must love it! The jars are so cute, too.

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  10. Halloween treats make me soooo happy! - this mix looks great! I really like how you packaged them up too. :-)

    Happy Tuesday Sue!
    ~avril :-)

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  11. I love this snack mix! Perfect for gifts :)

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  12. This is great!!!! I think this will make a great teacher gift! Hugs!

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  14. Perfect combination for a Halloween snack mix. I love it!

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  15. Sue! You know how I love things that are good and simple and this is it! I love, love, love it! I picked up one of those cute $4 glass pumpkins at Walmart and have been brainstorming what to fill it up with, You just gave me the perfect thing!

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  16. Oooh I'm coming a knocking on your door now Sue! :D

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  18. Such a great idea, I love your blog it's fantastic x

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  19. I like this idea, it's the perfect little gift I've been looking to give!

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  20. Sue this is the CUTEST idea! Omgosh. I am printing this off.

    Laura

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  21. I love those little jars you used. This would definitely make a great gift that people would enjoy.

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  22. Thanks for the idea... this makes fantastic tidbits for any occasion.... Could definitely bring this jar to a birthday party :-)

    Sawadee from bangkok,
    Kris

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  23. That is so cute! OOOOOhhhh Christmas Crunch, can't wait for that one :)

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  24. That is a really wonderful little gift treat idea to bring along. Love it!

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  25. What a cute idea! I love the colors and would much rather my kids eat this than other junk!

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  26. OK, so NOT to rush you or anything, but I would really like you to put your thoughts on blog about that Christmas Crunch. I love this for a Visiting Teaching Gift for September. (any LDS friends out there?)

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  27. These are adorable! I think we'll make these for my son's teachers, I don't know anyone who wouldn't LOVE this. :)

    Mandi from BBM

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  28. Kati, I ended up making a "Snowman Snack Mix" for christmas:
    http://www.munchkinmunchies.com/2011/01/snowman-snack.html

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  29. I just found your blogs and glad I did. I love everything photography, food, home, crafts, and most importantly my munchkins!

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  30. Any ideas on where to find the jars?

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  31. Rebecca,

    I couldn't find your email, so I hope that you check back:)

    I bought the jars at Target, but have also seen them at Wal Mart. Good Luck!

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  32. This is amazing! Simple, customizable and delicious. I'd love to feature it on my website (popcosmo.com) for teens for Halloween. PLEASE contact me through the website so we can chat!! Love it!

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  33. What a clever idea! I think I am going to try that this Halloween. Thanks for the idea :-)

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  34. Love this idea! Shared it on my Facebook page CraftBliss. Thanks for creating and sharing! ~Dee

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  35. I made this yesterday. It was absolutely delish. Thanks for the recipe. Can't wait for your christmas mix..:)

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  36. Thanks for the recipe - going to be perfect for movie night!

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  37. Love this idea! Such a great fall treat! I made a version over the weekend that was super tasty too! I love how you have packaged it! Perfect teacher gift.
    http://thekingsoftheroad.blogspot.com/2011/10/fun-with-my-momma.html

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  38. Chasity CarpenterOctober 28, 2011 5:51 PM

    I can't wait to make this for my sons teachers. I sure hope they enjoy it! I can't wait to see your ideas for Christmas!!! :)

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