Description
Halloween Muddy Buddies are a festive and delicious snack mix perfect for spooky celebrations. This sweet and crunchy treat combines crispy Rice Chex cereal with a creamy chocolate-peanut butter coating, dusted with powdered sugar, and mixed with colorful Halloween candy for a fun and festive twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Mix-ins
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup Halloween-themed M&Ms
- 1/2 cup mini pretzels (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate and Peanut Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Gently stir the cereal until all pieces are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Add the Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag tightly, and shake vigorously until every piece of cereal is thoroughly coated with the powdered sugar.
- Mix in the Candy: Pour the coated cereal back into a serving bowl and let it cool slightly. Once cooled, fold in the candy corn, Halloween-themed M&Ms, and mini pretzels if using, to add festive color and crunch.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the snack mix in a festive bowl and enjoy your delicious, spooky Halloween treat perfect for parties or snacking.
Notes
- You can substitute the peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for different nut-free or flavor options.
- The mini pretzels add a salty crunch; feel free to omit them if avoiding gluten or salt.
- Store the Muddy Buddies in an airtight container for up to a week to keep them fresh and crunchy.
- Adjust the amount of candy mix-ins based on preference or to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Use Halloween-themed candies to match the festive season or swap with other favorite treats for variety.
