Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix 🍂✨

The ultimate fall snack mix—sweet, salty, and loaded with warm pumpkin spice flavor! Perfect for parties, movie nights, or autumn munching.

Why You’ll Love This

✅ Easy to make – Just toss, bake, and mix!
🍂 Festive & colorful – Edible autumn vibes in every handful.
⚡ Perfect balance – Crunchy, sweet, and spiced.
🎃 Great for gifting – Package in mason jars for cute fall favors.

Ingredients

(Makes ~8 cups)

Base

6 cups mixed crunchy stuff:
- Chex cereal (corn, wheat, or rice)
- Mini pretzels
- Graham crackers (broken into pieces)

Spiced Coating

¼ cup (60g) butter, melted
2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp salt

Mix-Ins (after baking)

2 cups fall candies:
- Candy corn
- Pumpkin-shaped M&Ms
- White chocolate chips
- Cinnamon chips

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep & Preheat

Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Make the Spiced Butter

Whisk melted butter, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl.

3. Coat & Bake

In a large bowl, toss cereal/pretzel mix with the spiced butter until evenly coated.
Spread on the baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 mins, stirring every 15 mins, until crispy and fragrant.

4. Cool & Add Candy

Let cool completely (so candies don’t melt!).
Gently mix in candies.

Pro Tips

🔸 Double the recipe – It disappears fast!
🔸 Customize the heat – Add a pinch of cayenne for a kick.
🔸 Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Variations

🍫 Chocolate Drizzle: Melt chocolate over the cooled mix.
🥜 Nutty Crunch: Add roasted pecans or almonds.
🍁 Maple Version: Swap brown sugar for maple syrup.

Serving Ideas

Halloween party snack – Serve in mini cauldrons.
Thanksgiving appetizer – Pair with spiced cider.
Gift it – Tie with twine and a fall-themed tag.

Final Thought

This pumpkin spice snack mix is autumn in a bowl—crunchy, sweet, and spiced to perfection. Warning: Highly addictive!

More Fall Recipes:
🎃 Pumpkin Spice Cookies
🍎 Caramel Apple Nachos
☕ Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate