Description
This Halloween Muddy Buddies Snack Mix is a festive and delicious twist on the classic muddy buddies recipe. Crunchy Rice Chex cereal is coated in a rich blend of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, then tossed in powdered sugar and mixed with seasonal candies like mini peanut butter cups, orange and black chocolate candy, candy eyes, and candy corn. Perfect for Halloween parties or a fun seasonal treat, this snack mix is easy to make in just 15 minutes and yields seven servings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mix
- 6 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Halloween Snack Mix
- ½ cup mini peanut butter cups
- ½ cup orange and black chocolate candy
- ½ cup candy eyes
- ½ cup candy corn
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Add 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl and set it aside.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of chocolate chips, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Microwave for 1 minute and stir well until fully melted and smooth.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal in the large bowl and stir gently but thoroughly to coat every piece evenly.
- Sugar Coat: Place 2 cups powdered sugar in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chocolate-coated cereal mixture to the bag, seal it tightly, and toss or shake until all the cereal pieces are completely covered in powdered sugar.
- Combine and Serve: Remove the coated cereal from the bag and transfer it back into a large bowl. Add ½ cup mini peanut butter cups, ½ cup orange and black chocolate candy, ½ cup candy eyes, and ½ cup candy corn. Stir gently to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- Store Properly: Store the finished Halloween Muddy Buddies snack mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips depending on your sweetness preference.
- Make sure to fully coat the cereal in the chocolate mixture for best flavor and texture.
- Shake the resealable bag gently but thoroughly to ensure even powdered sugar coverage.
- This snack mix can be stored at room temperature for up to one week in an airtight container.
- Add Halloween-themed candies to customize your mix for the season.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
