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Spooky Graveyard Snack Mix Charcuterie Board: Easy Halloween Recipe

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A fun and forgiving Halloween snack board that combines salty, sweet, and creepy elements into a graveyard-themed centerpiece. Perfect for parties or family movie nights, it comes together in under 20 minutes with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
  • 3 cups pretzel sticks
  • 2 cups cheese crackers (like Goldfish or Cheez-Its)
  • 1 cup roasted, salted peanuts
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup candy pumpkins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate-covered raisins or peanuts
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries
  • 4–6 chocolate bars or cookies (e.g., Milano cookies)
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate melting wafers or candy melts
  • 1/4 cup black gel icing or food-safe marker
  • 12–15 candy eyeballs
  • 1/2 cup crushed chocolate cookies (like Oreos)
  • Optional: gummy worms, plastic spiders, or skeleton hands
  • For the homemade snack mix (optional): 4 cups crispy rice cereal squares, 2 cups pretzel twists (broken), 1 cup mixed nuts (unsalted), 3 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, …

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tombstones (5 minutes): Lay chocolate bars or cookies on parchment paper. Melt white chocolate wafers according to package directions. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag, snip a tiny corner, and pipe ‘RIP,’ ‘Boo,’ or ‘2024’ onto each tombstone. Let set for 10 minutes at room temperature or 5 minutes in the fridge.
  2. Make the ‘dirt’ (2 minutes): Place chocolate cookies in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin or measuring cup until you have a mix of fine crumbs and small chunks. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the snack mix (if making homemade) (15 minutes): Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Combine cereal squares, broken pretzels, and mixed nuts in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Pour over dry ingredients and toss to coat. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway. Let cool completely.
  4. Assemble the base layer (5 minutes): Spread popcorn evenly on a large board or platter to create the ‘ground.’ Scatter pretzel sticks, cheese crackers, peanuts, candy corn, candy pumpkins, chocolate-covered raisins, and dried cranberries evenly across the popcorn. Leave clear spaces for tombstones and decorations.
  5. Add the ‘dirt’ and tombstones (3 minutes): Sprinkle crushed cookie ‘dirt’ in patches, focusing on areas where tombstones will go. Gently press tombstones into the popcorn and snack mix so they stand upright. Use a pretzel stick as a support if needed.
  6. Decorate with creepy details (5 minutes): Place candy eyeballs in small clusters around the board. Add gummy worms crawling over the edge or through the ‘dirt.’ Position plastic spiders or skeleton hands as if emerging from the snack mix.
  7. Final touches and serving (2 minutes): Place small bowls or ramekins on the board for dipping sauces or extra candy. Check that the board looks balanced. Serve immediately at room temperature.

Notes

Popcorn stays crunchy for about 2-3 hours. For best results, assemble no more than 1-2 hours before serving. If making ahead, store popcorn separately and add just before serving. The board is forgiving and customizable—let creativity run wild.

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