Candy Corn Snack Mixis super easy to toss together and the flavor combination is out of this world. Made with M&Ms, candy corn, and salty peanuts, this no-bake snack recipe is always a hit!

Candy corn snack mix made with M&Ms, roasted peanuts, and candy corn in a blue bowl.

This candy corn snack mix isn’t much of a recipe but it’s one of our favorite seasonal treats – and it’ssuper simple to make. The secret is to eat a piece of candy corn, a few salted peanuts, and a couple M&Ms together in one handful. Sweet, simple, and oh so good. You are going to make this treat over and over again.

Add this to a fall buffet next to somecaramel dip for apples and pretzels,slow cooker teriyaki meatballs, and apumpkin sheet cake. Don’t skip making somehomemade apple cider in the slow cookerto round out the fall experience.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Gluten-freeand can easily be made dairy-free by swapping out the M&Ms.
Easy treat to makewith kids.
Shelf-stableso it ships well to family or friends afar.
Make agreat gift!

Recipe Ingredients

Plain chocolate M&Ms:You could use peanut M&Ms or peanut butter M&Ms or a combination of all three.
Candy corn:Get the classic white, yellow, and orange version if you’re making this snack mix in the fall.
Roasted salted peanuts:Make sure they are shelled.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Candy Corn Snack Mix

Step #1.Put all of the ingredients in a medium to large mixing bowl.
Step #2.Stir with a spoon to combine.
Step #3.Enjoy now, share some with friends, or save it for later.
Step #4.Store in an airtight container for up to a month.

Recipe FAQs

How can I make candy corn snack mix dairy-free?

You could substitute a dairy-free coated candy instead of M&Ms. Also, be sure that the candy corn you use is also dairy-free. It usually is but check to be safe.

Can I use unsalted peanuts?

You definitely can. Personally, I think roasted salted peanuts are the best in this candy corn mix, but you can use unsalted peanuts if you wish.

Is candy corn gluten free?

Usually it is. But you have to check the package to be sure. Plain M&Ms and roasted peanuts are also naturally gluten-free so it makes a great treat for people who have a gluten allergy or intolerance.

Expert Tips

This is a fun candy corn snack mix tomake for a family movie nightand put it in acute glass pumpkin.
To use this mix for a preschool snack, party favor, or as a place setting for a spooky dinner,put it in a mini cauldron for each personand use apaint pento write each name on the outside of the cauldron.
Roasted salted peanuts are a must. I accidentally bought unsalted peanuts for this once and it just wasn’t the same.
Because this little snack mix is sosimple and shelf-stable, it’s a great one to send in themail to friends and familywho might need a little fall cheer.
Eat this combination all in the same mouthful: 4-5 peanuts, 1 piece of candy corn, and 2 M&Ms together at the same time. It’s magical!