Spooky Vampire Bite Trail Mix Recipe

Introduction

Get ready for a fun and festive snack with this Spooky Vampire Bite Trail Mix. It’s a delicious blend of sweet, salty, and chewy treats, perfect for Halloween parties or a spooky movie night.

Ingredients

• 2 cups chocolate-covered pretzels (or dark chocolate pretzel twists)
• 1 ½ cups red candy-coated chocolate (like red M&Ms)
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup yogurt-covered raisins
• 1 cup gummy fangs or gummy worms
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• ¾ cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup candy eyeballs
• ½ cup dried cherries
• ½ cup popcorn (air-popped or lightly salted)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare a large mixing bowl and ensure your surface is clean.
2. Step 2: Add chocolate-covered pretzels and popcorn to the bowl as the base.
3. Step 3: Mix in red candy-coated chocolates, yogurt-covered raisins, and dried cranberries.
4. Step 4: Toss in the gummy fangs, candy eyeballs, and mini marshmallows.
5. Step 5: Add chocolate chips and dried cherries for balance and flavor.
6. Step 6: Gently toss the mixture with a spatula until evenly combined.
7. Step 7: Serve in Halloween-themed cups or store in airtight containers until ready.

Tips & Variations

• Substitute gummy worms with other gummy shapes like bats or spiders for extra Halloween fun.
• Add a pinch of sea salt to enhance the sweet and salty flavors.
• Use dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate for a richer taste.

Storage

Store the trail mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For best texture, avoid refrigeration. If the chocolate melts slightly, let the mix come back to room temperature before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this trail mix nut-free?

Yes, this recipe is naturally nut-free, but always check the labels on candy and pretzels to be sure they haven’t been processed with nuts.

How do I keep the marshmallows from getting sticky?

Store the trail mix in a cool, dry place. Adding mini marshmallows just before serving can also help keep them from becoming sticky.

Spooky Vampire Bite Trail Mix Recipe

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This Spooky Vampire Bite Trail Mix is a fun and festive Halloween treat combining sweet, salty, and chewy ingredients for a perfect party snack. Featuring chocolate-covered pretzels, red candy-coated chocolates, gummy fangs, candy eyeballs, and more, it’s easy to prepare and sure to delight kids and adults alike at any spooky celebration.

• Author: lucas
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
• Category: Snack
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

• 2 cups chocolate-covered pretzels (or dark chocolate pretzel twists)
• ½ cup popcorn (air-popped or lightly salted)

Sweet Mix-Ins

• 1 ½ cups red candy-coated chocolate (like red M&Ms)
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup yogurt-covered raisins
• 1 cup gummy fangs or gummy worms
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• ¾ cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup candy eyeballs
• ½ cup dried cherries

Instructions

1. Prepare Your Bowl: Start with a large mixing bowl and make sure your work surface is clean to keep your trail mix fresh and free from contaminants.
2. Add Base Ingredients: Place the chocolate-covered pretzels and popcorn into the bowl to create a crunchy, salty base for the trail mix.
3. Mix in Sweet Chocolates and Fruits: Add the red candy-coated chocolates, yogurt-covered raisins, and dried cranberries to the base mixture for bursts of sweetness and chewiness.
4. Add Gummy Candies and Marshmallows: Toss in the gummy fangs or gummy worms and mini marshmallows to add a fun and spooky texture to the mix.
5. Finish with Chocolate Chips and Dried Cherries: Sprinkle in the chocolate chips and dried cherries to balance the flavors and add richness and tartness to the trail mix.
6. Toss Gently: Using a spatula, gently mix all the ingredients together until they are evenly distributed without crushing the pretzels or popcorn.
7. Serve or Store: Serve the trail mix immediately in Halloween-themed cups for a festive presentation, or store it in airtight containers to keep it fresh until ready to enjoy.

Notes

• Chocolate-covered pretzels provide a perfect sweet and salty crunch, but you can substitute with regular pretzels if preferred.
• Use air-popped popcorn to control salt content, or lightly salted popcorn for a more savory touch.
• Mix the trail mix gently to prevent breaking the pretzels and popcorn.
• This trail mix can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
• Feel free to swap gummy fangs with gummy worms or other Halloween-themed candies for variety.
• Adjust the amount of candy eyeballs for a spookier presentation without overpowering the mix.

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