Description

Halloween Muddy Buddies are a festive and delicious treat perfect for the spooky season. This no-bake snack combines crunchy rice Chex cereal coated in a rich blend of melted butter, peanut butter, and chocolate, dusted generously with powdered sugar, and mixed with colorful Halloween-themed candies like candy corn, candy pumpkins, and Reese’s peanut butter mini pumpkins. Easy to prepare and delightful to share, these muddy buddies make for a fun and flavorful party snack or sweet gift.

Ingredients

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Chocolate 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

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Instructions

Prepare Chocolate Mixture: In a medium glass or microwave-safe bowl, combine the salted butter, creamy peanut butter, and milk chocolate chips. Microwave for 45 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 20-second increments until the mixture is fully melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
Coat the Cereal: Pour the rice Chex cereal into a large bowl. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir to coat every piece evenly without breaking the cereal.
Add Powdered Sugar: Divide the coated cereal mixture into two halves. Place one half into a large gallon-sized Ziplock bag along with half of the powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake thoroughly until the cereal is fully coated with powdered sugar. Transfer the coated cereal to a large bowl and repeat the process with the remaining cereal and powdered sugar.
Mix in Halloween Candies: Gently fold in the candy corn, candy corn pumpkins, Reese’s peanut butter mini pumpkins, and Reese’s pieces into the powdered sugar-coated cereal mixture, mixing just enough to distribute the candies evenly without crushing the cereal.
Rest and Serve: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the muddy buddies out in a single layer. Allow the mixture to rest for about 30 minutes to set and cool before serving. Enjoy your festive Halloween treat!

Notes

Ensure the chocolate mixture is smooth to coat the cereal evenly and prevent clumping.
Use a large enough Ziplock bag to shake the cereal without spillage.
This snack can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Feel free to customize the candy mix-ins according to your preference or dietary needs.
To avoid mess, shake the cereal gently when coating with powdered sugar.