Zombie Bait Chex Mix is a fun Halloween treat that comes together in a snap! It is SO easy to make and uses only 4 ingredients!
Spooky or silly, savory or sweet – festive Halloween treats can be so fun! Here are a few more of our favorite ideas – Bugs and Kisses, Trix or Treat, and Eye Candy.
Halloween Chex Mix
Zombie Bait Chex Mix can be as cute or scary as you’d like, simply by adding different candies to the mix. I kept it tame (because I’m a wuss), but you could add bloody bones sprinkles and blood shot eye candies for a more gruesome dish… if that’s you’re thing!
This is a fun little treat to share with neighbors or classmates. Adults and kids both love it because it is strangely addicting and such a fun idea!
How To Make Zombie Bait
Melt – Using a microwave safe bowl, heat the candy melts in the microwave for 30 seconds on 50% power. Stir and continue to microwave until they have completely melted.
Stir – Place the Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and then pour the candy melts over the top. Stir the Chex cereal until everything is coated.
Spread & Cool – Spread the Chex mix over a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Scatter the sprinkles over the top of the top of the mix. Let the Chex mix cool for about an hour.
Break & Serve – Once the zombie bait has cooled, break apart any large pieces, mix in the gummy worms and then serve.
Recipe Tips & Variations
Storage – If you don’t plan on serving the zombie bait right away, be sure to store it in an airtight container or it’ll get stale.
Variations – I love a good salty sweet combo so sometimes I’ll add in a cup of pretzel sticks to the recipe. Just be sure to mix these in before you pour in the candy melts.
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- Sugary Sweet Chex Mix
- Lemonade Chex Mix Recipe
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Zombie Bait Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 1 12- ounce bag vibrant green candy melts
- 8 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 2.5- ounce Halloween sprinkles
- 1 4- ounce package gummy worms
Instructions
- In a medium heat-safe bowl, melt the candy melts in the microwave for 30 seconds on 50% power. Stir and repeat microwaving until the chips are completely melted.
- In a large bowl pour the candy melts over the Chex. Stir carefully until the Chex are coated.
- Spread the mixture out over parchment paper or wax paper. Add the sprinkles on top and let cool and harden, about 1 hour.
- Break apart, add the candy worms and serve immediately or store in an air-tight container.
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ENJOY!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR – Jillian is the creator, author, recipe developer and travel blogger behind Food Folks and Fun. She’s a teacher turned SAHM married to a military man—which means her family moves often, traveling and experiencing the world!
I love the name Zombie Bait! This was like you said a snap to make and it didn’t last long in my house!
My kids loved this! Anything with sour gummy worms is always a hit!
LOL, our kids are exactly the same!:)
How fun is this recipe? The sweet, salty and sour combo was delicious!
Thanks Kim!
OMG! This is so fun! My kids loved this snack mix and those gummy worms!
Oh good, I’m so glad they loved it!
I love these! I can’t wait to make treat bags for all the spooky parties this year!
Thanks Sara!