Description
This Halloween Muddy Buddies recipe is a festive and delicious treat perfect for celebrating the spooky season. Combining crispy Rice Chex cereal with a rich chocolate and peanut butter coating, dusted with powdered sugar, and mixed with candy corn, Halloween M&Ms, and optional mini pretzels, this snack is both crunchy and sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe ideal for parties or a fun seasonal snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cereal Base
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating & Mix-ins
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 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. Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each interval until the mixture is completely smooth. Then stir in the vanilla extract to add flavor.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl. Gradually drizzle the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cereal, gently stirring to ensure every piece is evenly coated without breaking the cereal.
- 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 all the cereal pieces are well-coated, giving them a signature snowy look.
- Mix in the Candy: Pour the coated cereal into a serving bowl and let it cool slightly. Once at room temperature, gently fold in the candy corn, Halloween-themed M&Ms, and mini pretzels if using to add texture and festive colors.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your Halloween Muddy Buddies in a festive bowl and enjoy this delightfully sweet, crunchy treat perfect for parties or snacking during the Halloween season.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter for a different flavor or allergy considerations.
- Make sure not to overheat the chocolate and peanut butter mixture to avoid burning or seizing.
- For extra festivity, consider adding other Halloween-themed candies or colored sprinkles.
- This snack is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Mini pretzels are optional but add a nice salty crunch balancing the sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
