Halloween Muddy Buddies (puppy chow)

A sweet, crunchy, & candy-packed treat, Halloween Muddy Buddies (puppy chow). Ready in just 5 quick minutes. This no-bake Chex cereal snack or dessert is festive with orange, yellow & brown Fall/Autumn colors. The easy recipe with sour, gummy, chocolate, peanut butter, & candy corn flavors is the best. Make for costume parties, harvest festivals, Thanksgiving, & school fundraisers too - gluten-free & peanut-free options.

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Prep Time 4

Cook Time 1

Total Time 5

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings cups

Calories 579 kcal

Equipment

Large Ziploc Bag
large microwave-safe mixing bowl

Ingredients

6 cups Corn Chex cereal other Chex varieties work too
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup creamy peanut
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup salted peanuts
¼ cup gummy pumpkins sweet or sour
½ cup candy corn
½ cup Kraft caramel candies unwrapped & cut in half
** use any combination of Halloween candies, nuts, and/or dried fruits you like that equal 1 ½ cups total

Instructions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between. It is ready when everything is smooth & fully melted. (My batch took 3 rounds of 30 seconds each)
To the bowl of chocolate PB sauce, add the vanilla and stir. Next, add the Chex cereal and stir to cover completely.
In a gallon-sized Ziploc, add the powdered sugar. Pour chocolate-covered cereal into the Ziploc with powdered sugar. Seal the Ziploc and shake. Continue shaking and flipping the bag around to ensure all the cereal pieces are covered in powdered sugar.
Pour into a serving bowl and add the remaining ingredients; peanuts, caramels, candy corn, & gummy candies. Stir gently to combine.

Notes

Store leftovers in an air-tight container placed in a cool & dry location like the pantry or cupboard. It will remain fresh for up to 3 days. (if it lasts that long!)

Calories & nutritional information will vary based on candies used & what type of Chex cereal - this is not a low-fat, low-calorie, or low-carb food!!

Nutrition

Calories: 579kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 347mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 4gSugar: 61gVitamin A: 855IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 8mg

Keyword cereal, easy, Halloween, holiday, kid favorite, no bake, quick, thanksgiving

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