Description
Halloween Muddy Buddies are a festive, sweet, and crunchy snack mix combining chocolate, peanut butter, and colorful Halloween candies with crispy rice Chex cereal. Perfect for parties or a seasonal treat, this no-bake recipe is easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mixture
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cereal and Coating
- 9 cups rice Chex cereal
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Halloween Candy Mix-ins
- 1 cup candy corn
- ½ cup candy corn pumpkins
- ½ cup Reese’s peanut butter mini pumpkins
- 1 cup Reese’s Pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate peanut butter mixture: Combine the salted butter, peanut butter, and milk chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving for an additional 20 seconds or until the mixture is fully melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
- Coat the cereal: In a large bowl, add the 9 cups of rice Chex cereal. Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until all pieces are evenly coated with the chocolate peanut butter mixture.
- Powder sugar coating: Divide the coated cereal mixture into two halves. Place half of the coated cereal and half of the powdered sugar into a large gallon-sized Ziplock bag. Seal and shake vigorously until the cereal is fully coated in powdered sugar. Pour the coated cereal into a large bowl. Repeat the process with the remaining cereal and powdered sugar.
- Add candy mix-ins: Gently fold in the candy corn, candy corn pumpkins, peanut butter mini pumpkins, and Reese’s Pieces into the powdered sugar coated muddy buddies, ensuring even distribution without breaking the cereal.
- Set and serve: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the muddy buddies in a single even layer on the sheet and allow them to rest for about 30 minutes to set. Once rested, serve and enjoy your festive Halloween snack!
Notes
- Make sure the chocolate mixture is warm but not hot when mixing with cereal to ensure even coating.
- Use a large enough Ziplock bag to avoid breaking the cereal pieces while shaking with powdered sugar.
- Allow the muddy buddies to rest on parchment paper to avoid sticking and to keep them crisp.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for best freshness.
- Optional: Add sprinkles or other Halloween-themed candies to enhance the festive look.
