Candy Corn Trail Mix

Fall Trail Mix with Candy Corn, Peanuts & M&Ms

Sweet, salty, and totally addictive this candy corn trail mix tastes just like a Payday candy bar but with an extra pop of chocolate and crunch. With only 3 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, it’s the easiest fall snack for Halloween parties, game nights, or cozy movie marathons!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 12 oz salted cocktail peanuts (or dry roasted/Spanish peanuts)
• 11 oz candy corn (classic Brach’s is perfect!)
• 10 oz candy-coated chocolate pieces (M&Ms or Reese’s Pieces)

Optional Mix-Ins: mini marshmallows, pretzels, raisins, or chocolate chips.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Base Layer
Add candy corn to a large bowl — the star of the show!

2. Add the Crunch
Mix in peanuts for that salty, crunchy balance.

3. Sweet Finish
Stir in M&Ms for color and chocolatey goodness.

4. Mix & Serve
Toss gently until evenly combined. Serve in a festive bowl or portion into treat bags for parties.

Pro Tips

• Ratio Check → Adjust candy corn, peanuts, and chocolate amounts to your taste.
• Holiday Twist → Swap in seasonal M&M colors for fall, Christmas, or Valentine’s Day.
• Storage → Keep in an airtight container at room temp up to 1 week. Avoid heat to prevent melting.

Nutrition Info (per serving, approx.)

Disclaimer:

Nutrition facts are estimates and will vary depending on ingredients used.

Fall Trail Mix

Sweet, salty, and totally addictive, this candy corn trail mix tastes just like a Payday candy bar but with an extra pop of chocolate and crunch. Perfect for Halloween parties, game nights, or cozy movie marathons.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 1 servings

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 378

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 12 oz salted cocktail peanuts (or dry roasted/Spanish peanuts)
• 11 oz candy corn (classic Brach’s is perfect!)
• 10 oz candy-coated chocolate pieces (M&Ms or Reese’s Pieces)

Optional Mix-Ins

• mini marshmallows Optional
• pretzels Optional
• raisins Optional
• chocolate chips Optional

Method

 

Preparation

1. Add candy corn to a large bowl — the star of the show!

Mixing

1. Mix in peanuts for that salty, crunchy balance.
2. Stir in M&Ms for color and chocolatey goodness.

Serving

1. Toss gently until evenly combined. Serve in a festive bowl or portion into treat bags for parties.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 19gFiber: 3gSugar: 36g

Notes

Pro Tips: Adjust candy corn, peanuts, and chocolate amounts to your taste. Swap in seasonal M&M colors for fall, Christmas, or Valentine’s Day. Store in an airtight container at room temp up to 1 week. Avoid heat to prevent melting.

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