Halloween Puppy Chow (Spooky Muddy Buddies)
This Halloween Puppy Chow is loaded with chocolate, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and festive Halloween candy. An easy Halloween Muddy Buddies recipe for parties.
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Puppy chow was one of my favorite snacks growing up, and turning it into a Halloween treat is ridiculously easy.
This Halloween Puppy Chow starts with classic Chex Muddy Buddies: crunchy cereal coated in chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Then we’re making it Halloween-ready with Reese’s candy, candy corn, and candy pumpkins.
It takes just a few minutes to mix together, and you can easily make a big batch ahead of time for a Halloween party, movie night or treat bags.
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How to Make Halloween Puppy Chow
Warm Up Your Chocolate and Peanut Butter
Add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter to a measuring pitcher and melt in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir and microwave for 30 seconds at a time until fully melted.
Add the Chex to a large mixing bowl and pour the melted chocolate peanut butter over. Toss the Chex and chocolate peanut butter using a spatula until the cereal is fully coated.
Fold In Your Candy Into the Chocolate Mixture
Next, fold in your Reese’s candy, candy corn, and candy pumpkins. Gently stir until the candy is lightly coated with chocolate.
Top With Powdered Sugar
Add the powdered sugar and toss the mixture 1/2 cup of powdered sugar at a time.
Mix until candy and cereal are fully coated.
Lay the puppy chow out on parchment paper to let it fully dry (about 30-45 minutes).
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Halloween Puppy Chow Frequently Asked Questions:
Before we dive into the recipe, you might have some questions, so let’s address a few:
1. Can I use a different cereal?
While Corn Chex works perfectly, you can experiment with other cereals like Rice Chex or even pretzels for a unique twist.
2. Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes! Halloween Puppy Chow is a great make-ahead party treat. Let it cool and dry completely before transferring it to an airtight container. I like making it a day or two before a party so it’s one less thing to worry about that day.
3. Can I use different candies?
Certainly! Feel free to customize your puppy chow with your favorite Halloween candies or seasonal sprinkles.
4. Can I Make Puppy Chow Without Peanut Butter?
You can experiment with a peanut-free spread, but you’ll also need to swap the Reese’s candy and check the labels on every candy and ingredient you’re using if you’re preparing this for someone with a food allergy.
If nut allergies are a concern, you can use a nut-free alternative like sunflower butter.
5. Can kids help make this? Yes, it’s a fantastic recipe for little helpers to get involved in the kitchen. Just be cautious when handling hot ingredients.
This is the kind of Halloween recipe I love most: easy, festive, and something the kids actually get excited about. Make a batch for movie night, put it out at your Halloween party or divide it into bags for an easy treat. Just don’t expect the bowl to stay full for very long.
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Halloween Puppy Chow
Make easy Halloween Puppy Chow with Chex cereal, chocolate, peanut butter and festive candy. A fun no-bake Muddy Buddies recipe for Halloween!
Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup peanut butter, creamy
- 1/2 stick of butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 9 cups corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup Reese’s candy
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup candy pumpkins
Instructions
1. Add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter to a measuring pitcher and melt in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir and microwave for 30 seconds at a time until fully melted.
2. Add the Chex to a large mixing bowl and pour the melted chocolate peanut butter over.
3. Toss the Chex and chocolate peanut butter using a spatula until the cereal is fully coated.
4. Add the Resse's candy, candy pumpkins, candy corn and toss until mixed.
5. Add the powdered sugar and toss the mixture 1/2 cup of sugar at a time. Mix until candy and cereal are fully coated.
6. Lay the puppy chow out on parchment paper to let fully dry for approximately 30-45 minutes.
7. Enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container once the puppy chow is dry,
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 412Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 129mgCarbohydrates: 67gFiber: 4gSugar: 49gProtein: 7g
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