Spicy Hot Cheetos Halloween Snack Mix
Here's a spooky Halloween treat recipe using Hot Cheetos:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups Hot Cheetos (or any spicy cheese puffs)
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 cup roasted peanuts (or any nuts of your choice)
- 1 cup candy corn or Halloween-themed candies
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your preferred level of spiciness)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Hot Cheetos, pretzel sticks, peanuts, and candy corn or Halloween-themed candies. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the snack mix. Use a spatula or your hands to toss everything together, ensuring all the pieces are coated with the spicy buttery goodness.
- Spread the snack mix in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning and ensure even baking.
- Once the snack mix is crunchy and well toasted, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Transfer the cooled Halloween snack mix to an airtight container or Halloween-themed treat bags for serving.
Conclusion
This Spicy Hot Cheetos Halloween Snack Mix is sure to be a hit at your Halloween party or movie night. The combination of spicy Hot Cheetos, crunchy pretzels, roasted peanuts, and sweet candy corn creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Enjoy this spooky treat with friends and family, but be warned - it can be addictively delicious! Happy Halloween!
