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!
1cupKit Kats(unwrapped bit size candies, or cut into small pieces)
1cupReese's Peanut Butter Cups(unwrapped bit size pieces, or cut into chunks)
½cupcandy corn
½cupM&M's candies(sorted for the Halloween colors - brown, yellow, and orange)
2tablespoonHalloween sprinkles candy mix
2tablespoonmini candy eyes
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Instructions
To get started, measure out your Chex cereal and Cheerios, if using, and pour them into a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine.
In a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl, add your chocolate chips, peanut butter, and 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.
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.
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.
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.