Description
Indulge in the ultimate Halloween snack mix with these addictive and sweet Halloween Muddy Buddies. Crunchy Chex cereal coated in a mix of chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar, then tossed with festive candies and sprinkles. Perfect for parties or a spooky movie night treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Muddy Buddies:
- 9 cups rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
For Toppings:
- 1/2 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup Halloween-colored M&M’s
- 1/4 cup Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
- Add Sugar Coating: Add the powdered sugar to a large zip-top bag or bowl, then add the chocolate-coated cereal. Seal and shake (or toss) until well coated with sugar.
- Add Toppings: Spread the coated cereal out on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool. Once set, sprinkle in candy corn, M&M’s, and Halloween sprinkles. Gently mix to combine.
- Store and Serve: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite Halloween candies or colored chocolates.
- Try using white chocolate chips for a variation.
- Makes a fun and festive party snack or edible gift.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
