Description
Halloween Muddy Buddies are a festive and addictive treat featuring crunchy Chex cereal coated in a rich blend of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, dusted with powdered sugar, and mixed with colorful candy corn, candy pumpkins, and Reese’s Pieces. Perfect for Halloween parties or seasonal snacking, this easy-to-make dessert combines creamy sweetness with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Base
- 9 cups Chex Cereal
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Mix-ins
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup candy pumpkins
- 1 cup Reese’s Pieces
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture: Combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir. If still not smooth, microwave an additional 30 seconds and stir until fully smooth and combined.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture to infuse flavor evenly.
- Prepare Cereal: Place the Chex cereal into a large bowl, ensuring it is ready for coating.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal, gently stirring to fully coat every piece without breaking the cereal.
- Sugar Coating: Transfer the coated cereal into a large gallon-sized zip-top bag. Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake vigorously until the cereal is evenly coated with powdered sugar.
- Add Candy Mix-ins: Pour the powdered sugar-coated cereal into a clean large bowl. Stir in the candy corn, candy pumpkins, and Reese’s Pieces for added texture and fun Halloween colors.
- Set and Cool: Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer over one or two parchment-lined baking sheets. Allow to rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes to let the coating set and cool before serving.
Notes
- Use smooth peanut butter for the best coating texture.
- You can substitute candy pumpkins and Reese’s Pieces with other favorite Halloween candies if desired.
- Be gentle when stirring the cereal to keep it intact and crunchy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a nut-free variation, use allergy-friendly peanut butter alternatives and omit Reese’s Pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/18th of recipe)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
