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Candy Corn Trail Mix Cookies 🎃🍪


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• ¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats (gluten-free if needed)
• 1 cup candy corn, chopped or whole
• ½ cup mini pretzel sticks or broken pieces
• ½ cup M&Ms or chocolate chips
• ½ cup chopped peanuts or pecans


Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, milk, peanut butter, and vanilla. Bring to a rolling boil and cook exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in oats, candy corn, pretzels, chocolate chips, and nuts until fully coated.
  4. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared sheet (work quickly before mixture sets).
  5. Let cool 15–20 minutes until firm and set.

Perfect for:
• Halloween treat bags
• Fall bake sales
• Kids’ snack boxes

💡 Make ahead: Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 weeks.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 10 mins , Cook Time : 5 mins , Total Time : 35 mins , Servings : 18 cookies , Calories : 130 per cookie , Net Carbs: 16g , Fats: 7g , Protein: 3g