Description
Halloween Muddy Buddies are a festive, sweet, and crunchy treat combining Rice Chex cereal coated in a rich chocolate and peanut butter mixture, dusted with powdered sugar, and mixed with colorful candy corn, Halloween-themed M&Ms, and optional mini pretzels for an added salty crunch. This easy no-bake snack is perfect for parties or festive gatherings, taking just 20 minutes to prepare and serving 12 people.
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 semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each session until the mixture is completely smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly to combine the flavors.
- Coat the Cereal: Place the Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the warm melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture evenly over the cereal. Gently stir with a spatula to coat all the cereal pieces without breaking them.
- Add the Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the powdered sugar to the bag, seal it tightly, and shake vigorously until all the cereal is evenly coated with the powdered sugar, creating the signature ‘muddy buddy’ look.
- Mix in the Candy: Pour the coated cereal back into a serving bowl. Allow it to cool and set for a few minutes. Then gently fold in the candy corn, Halloween-themed M&Ms, and the optional mini pretzels if desired, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Halloween Muddy Buddies in a festive bowl or container to match the spooky theme. Enjoy this crunchy, sweet, and colorful snack immediately or store in an airtight container for later.
Notes
- Use a large, sealable plastic bag for coating the cereal in powdered sugar to make the process easier and less messy.
- If you prefer, substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter for allergies or variations.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely before adding candy mix-ins to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Mini pretzels add a nice salty contrast but can be omitted if preferred or for allergies.
