Whip up a spooktacular Halloween with our irresistible Halloween Muddy Buddies recipe. These sweet and salty delights, decked out with Reese’s Pieces, candy eyes, and more, are perfect for your eerie festivities.
Halloween Muddy Buddies Ingredients:
To make these Halloween Muddy Buddies/Halloween Puppy Chow, you’ll just need 10 total ingredients and a few simple steps!
- Chex cereal
- peanut butter (or any nut seed butter)
- chocolate chips
- coconut oil or unsalted butter (I used melted butter)
- vanilla extract
- salt
- powdered sugar
- toppings: Reese’s pieces, Halloween sprinkles, edible candy eyes
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Halloween Muddy Buddies are a spooktacular treat that combines the perfect mix of sweet and salty. They’re incredibly easy to make, great for parties or snacking, and the customizable toppings add a festive and playful touch to your Halloween celebrations.
How to Make Halloween Muddy Buddies
- Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set it aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal. Gently fold and stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
- Place the powdered sugar in a large Ziploc bag. Add the chocolate-coated Chex cereal to the bag. Seal the bag and shake it vigorously until the cereal is fully coated with powdered sugar.
- Spread the coated cereal out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool and set.
- Once the muddy buddies have cooled, transfer them to a serving bowl. Add your Halloween-themed toppings – Reese’s Pieces, Halloween sprinkles, and edible candy eyes. Mix them in for a spooky, colorful, and delicious snack.
- Serve and enjoy your homemade Halloween Muddy Buddies! They make a perfect treat for parties or just a spooky movie night at home.
What Candy Can I Mix In?
Get creative with your Halloween Muddy Buddies by adding some of these candy mix-ins:
- Candy corn
- Mini chocolate chips
- Mini marshmallows
- Gummy worms
- Pretzel pieces
- Mini M&M’s
- Crushed Halloween Oreo cookies
Feel free to personalize your Muddy Buddies to suit your Halloween taste buds!
How to Store:
Store your Halloween Muddy Buddies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want to keep them fresh for longer, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Just be sure they’re in a sealed container to prevent them from getting stale. You can also cut this recipe in half if this is too much!!
More Fall Treats:
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Halloween Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 12 oz Chex Cereal
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup Reese's Pieces
- 1 cup mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- Candy eyes
Instructions
- Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set it aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal. Gently fold and stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
- Place the powdered sugar in a large Ziploc bag. Add the chocolate-coated Chex cereal to the bag. Seal the bag and shake it vigorously until the cereal is fully coated with powdered sugar.
- Spread the coated cereal out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool and set.
- Once the muddy buddies have cooled, transfer them to a serving bowl. Add your Halloween-themed toppings – Reese's Pieces, Halloween sprinkles, and edible candy eyes. Mix them in for a spooky, colorful, and delicious snack.
