Halloween muddy buddies, or puppy chow, is the perfect sweet snack for any occasion during the month of October! Whether you want to serve it at a party or just make a fun treat with your kids, you won't be disappointed! In fact, there's no cooking required with this easy recipe, just mix it up and you're good to go!
Halloween Chex Mix Puppy Chow with Candy
Puppy chow is a super fun and easy-to-make snack mix that is popular all year long! This specific recipe features festive mix-ins to give it a spooky Halloween vibe that is great for any upcoming events.
I promise, if you serve this snack mix at a Halloween party, you won't have any left! It is completely addicting!
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I love getting to make fun and spooky Halloween-themed dishes this time of year! Not only are they always fun to make, but people always love eating them!
Make sure you check out some more of my yummy Halloween treats!
🥘 Halloween Muddy Buddies Ingredients
This ingredient list is loaded with fun Halloween candy! Of course, all of these things can be picked up at your local grocery store.
- Chex - 9 cups of Chex rice cereal.
- Cheerios (optional) - 1 cup of Honey Nut Cheerios, if desired.
- Chocolate Chips - 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Peanut Butter - ½ cup of creamy peanut butter.
- Butter - ¼ cup of butter. This is equivalent to ½ of a stick.
- Vanilla - 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Powdered Sugar - 1½ cups of confectioners' sugar.
- Kit Kats - 1 cup of Kit Kats. You can use the bite-sized candy or cut them into small pieces.
- Reese's Peanut Butter Cups - 1 cup of Reese's peanut butter cups, either the small bite-sized ones or just the regular size that has been cut into chunks.
- Candy Corn - ½ cup of candy corn.
- M&M's - ½ cup of M&M's. I used only the brown, yellow, and orange pieces.
- Halloween Sprinkles Candy Mix - 2 tablespoons of a Halloween mix of sprinkles.
- Mini Candy Eyes - 2 tablespoons of mini candy eyes.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Halloween Muddy Buddies
Muddy buddies are incredibly easy to make as there is no cooking required! Simply grab a large mixing bowl and you are ready to begin!
This recipe will make about 10 cups of puppy chow, so it is perfect for a big Halloween bash!
- Measure the cereal. To get started, measure out your 9 cups of Chex cereal and 1 cup of Cheerios, if using, and pour them into a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine.
- Add melting ingredients. In a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl, add your 1 cup of chocolate chips, ½ cup of peanut butter, and ¼ cup of butter.
- Melt. Heat the mixture in the microwave in 30-second increments while making sure to stir in between each session. Once the chocolate is almost completely melted, stir it vigorously until the mixture is nice and smooth.
- Add vanilla. Add in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and stir again until smooth.
- Coat the cereal. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over your Chex (and Cheerios) and use a rubber spatula to gently fold the cereal until it is well coated.
- Add the powdered sugar. Coat the chocolate and cereal with the 1½ cups of confectioners' sugar, gently folding until everything is evenly distributed.
- Add in the candy. Next, add in the 1 cup of chopped Kit Kats, 1 cup of Reese's peanut butter cups, ½ cup of candy corn, 2 tablespoons of Halloween sprinkles, ½ cup of M&M's candies, and 2 tablespoons of candy eyes. Gently stir until well combined. Serve immediately or store for later.
This snack mix is great for a Halloween party! Serve it alongside some bat sugar cookies and mummy macarons for the ultimate dessert table! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- Puppy chow is super customizable! You can mix in anything you like! Try some pretzels, plain Cheerios, or Honey Grahams cereal!
- To store: Keep your muddy buddies in an airtight container or plastic storage bag for 7 days at room temperature.
- To freeze: Muddy buddies can be stored in a storage bag in the freezer for up to 2 months.
❓ FAQ
This funny name is because the base recipe (just the Chex, chocolate, and powdered sugar) looks very similar to dog food! However, it definitely tastes much better!
Nope! Your muddy buddies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature. Of course, you can store them in the fridge if you prefer.
These are actually the exact same thing! In fact, it seems to be a regional thing as to which name you'll hear more often.
👻 More Halloween Ideas
- Halloween Cake Ideas - If you are hosting a big Halloween party or a birthday party then take a look at these impressive and festive cakes!
- Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat Ideas - Trunk-or-treat is a fun way to take your little ones trick-or-treating! So check out these ideas for decorating your trunk!
- Halloween Appetizers - These spooky appetizers are great for any festivities you may be hosting!
- Pumpkin Cakes - All of these cakes are shaped like pumpkins, making them the perfect fall-time dessert.
- Halloween Boo-ing - If you are participating in this fun neighborhood game then check out these ideas!
- Witches Brew Cocktail - For a more adult-based party, this vodka cocktail is a great way to get in the spirit of Halloween!
📋 Recipe
Halloween Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex rice cereal
- 1 cup Honey Nut Cheerios (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter (½ stick)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups confectioners sugar
- 1 cup Kit Kats (unwrapped bit size candies, or cut into small pieces)
- 1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (unwrapped bit size pieces, or cut into chunks)
- ½ cup candy corn
- ½ cup M&M's candies (sorted for the Halloween colors - brown, yellow, and orange)
- 2 tablespoon Halloween sprinkles candy mix
- 2 tablespoon mini candy eyes
Instructions
- To get started, measure out your Chex cereal and Cheerios, if using, and pour them into a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine.9 cups Chex rice cereal, 1 cup Honey Nut Cheerios
- In a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl, add your chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup butter
- Heat the mixture in the microwave in 30-second increments, making sure to stir in between each session. Once the chocolate is almost completely melted, stir it vigorously until the mixture is nice and smooth.
- Add in the vanilla extract and stir again until smooth.1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over your Chex (and Cheerios) and use a rubber spatula to gently fold the cereal until it is well coated.
- Coat the chocolate and cereal with the confectioners' sugar, gently folding until everything is evenly distributed.1½ cups confectioners sugar
- Next, add in the chopped Kit Kats, Reese's peanut butter cups, candy corn, Halloween sprinkles, M&M's candies, and candy eyes. Gently stir until well combined. Serve immediately or store for later.1 cup Kit Kats, 1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, ½ cup candy corn, 2 tablespoon Halloween sprinkles candy mix, 2 tablespoon mini candy eyes, ½ cup M&M's candies
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Notes
- Puppy chow is super customizable! You can mix in anything you like! Try some pretzels, plain Cheerios, or Honey Grahams cereal!
- To store: Keep your muddy buddies in an airtight container or plastic storage bag for 7 days at room temperature.
- To freeze: Muddy buddies can be stored in a storage bag in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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