Description
A festive and fun Halloween treat, this Muddy Buddies Snack Mix features crispy rice cereal coated in a creamy chocolate-peanut butter mixture, then tossed with powdered sugar and Halloween-themed candies. Perfect for parties or trick-or-treating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups rice cereal squares (like Chex)
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup Halloween candy corn
- 1/2 cup orange and black sprinkles
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine milk chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
- Add Vanilla:
- Stir in the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Coat the Cereal:
- Pour the rice cereal squares into a large mixing bowl. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until all the cereal is evenly coated.
- Add Powdered Sugar:
- Place the coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake vigorously until the cereal is coated in sugar.
- Mix in Halloween Treats:
- Spread the coated cereal mixture out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with Halloween candy corn, orange and black sprinkles, and mini marshmallows if using.
- Cool and Enjoy:
- Allow the mix to cool completely before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Enjoy your spooky treat!
Notes
- For an extra spooky touch, add edible eyes or additional Halloween-themed candy.
- This snack mix is perfect for Halloween parties or as a fun treat for kids.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 g