Monster Munch

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Monster Munch is the ultimate Halloween treat! Crunchy cereal and pretzels coated in white chocolate, mixed with candy and peanuts—sweet, salty, and spooky fun!

Prep Time20

Setting Time30

Total Time50

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Keyword: Halloween snack mix, monster munch

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $6.98

Equipment

Large sheet pan (15" x 21")
Parchment paper or aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat

Ingredients

2 cups honey nut Chex cereal
1 cup mini pretzel twists or pretzel sticks, broken in half
2 cups peanut butter Captain Crunch see note 1
2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
1 cup M&M’s or Reese’s Pieces, see note 2
1 cup honey roasted peanuts optional
3 cups white chocolate chips 1-1/2 bags
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Halloween sprinkles optional, see note 3

US - Metric

Instructions

Line a large sheet pan with parchment, a liner, or foil and set aside.
In a very large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring every 20 seconds until melted and smooth.
Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal mix, using a spatula to scrape it all out. Mix gently until well-coated, then spread evenly on the prepared sheet pan.
Quickly, while the white chocolate is still wet, press extra M&M’s on top for added color. If desired, add Halloween sprinkles. Work fast before the chocolate hardens!
Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes until hardened, then break into bite-sized pieces.

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Notes

Note 1: I love Peanut Butter Captain Crunch in Monster Munch, but if peanut butter isn’t your thing, the original Captain Crunch (no berries) works well. If buying three cereals is too much, just use more of the other two.

Note 2: Halloween-themed M&M’s were used here, but regular M&M’s can work by picking out the festive colors. For extra peanut flavor, Reese’s Pieces are a great choice and already come in Halloween colors.

Note 3: A regular mix of sprinkles works well—just use the orange, green, and purple ones for this snack mix.

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Best enjoyed within 3–4 days. Freeze leftovers in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature.

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