Halloween Snack Mix with Muddy Buddies

Halloween snack mix in a bowl with spoon next to a fall linen.

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Halloween Snack Mix with Muddy Buddies

This Halloween Snack Mix with Muddy Buddies is a quick, no-bake, and party-perfect treat that blends sweet and salty crunch, minimal ingredients, and kid-friendly fun in every handful. Made with Rice Chex cereal, melted chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar, it’s the ultimate homemade puppy chow snack mix for Halloween gatherings.

Prep Time10

Resting Time15

Total Time25

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 654kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Silicone spatula
Microwave-safe bowl
Gallon zip-top bag
Parchment paper

Ingredients

6 cups Rice Chex cereal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
1½ cups powdered sugar
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup candy corn mix
1 cup Halloween M&M’s or Reese's Pieces
2 cups miniature pretzels
1 cup miniature peanut butter cups (Reese’s) halved

Instructions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 25-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and glossy.
Add Rice Chex to the large mixing bowl. Gently fold until all pieces are coated evenly.
Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag. Add powdered sugar, seal tightly, and shake until the cereal is completely covered. Spread onto parchment paper to cool and set for 10–15 minutes.
Once the coated cereal has cooled, add mini marshmallows, candy corn, M&M’s, pretzels, and halved mini Reese’s. Toss lightly to combine, making sure not to crush the cereal.

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Notes

Storage Store this Halloween snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you’d like it to last a little longer, you can refrigerate it for up to 10 days,

Freeze Freezing isn’t recommended.

Reheat: There is no reheating needed.

Substitutions

Peanut Butter: Try almond butter or sunflower seed butter as a substitute.
Candy Corn: Swap with gummy worms
M&Ms: Replace with Reeses Pieces

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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