Description
Halloween Muddy Buddies are a deliciously addictive snack mix perfect for festive occasions like Halloween parties or as a fun treat. Crunchy Chex cereal coated in a mix of chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar, then tossed with colorful candies and pretzels, these muddy buddies are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 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
Additional Mix-Ins:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup Halloween-colored M&Ms
- 1/2 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup mini pretzels
- 1/4 cup orange and black sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Melt 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 Cereal: Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir to coat evenly. Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or container with a lid. Add the powdered sugar, seal, and shake until all pieces are coated.
- Cool and Add Mix-Ins: Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet to cool and dry for 15 minutes. Once cooled, mix in the Halloween M&Ms, candy corn, pretzels, and sprinkles. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Customize with any festive mix-ins like googly eye candies or white chocolate chips.
- This makes a great party snack or edible gift.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
