Halloween Chex Mix (Muddy Buddies)

Halloween Chex Mix (Muddy Buddies)

Try this easy, no-bake Halloween Chex Mix recipe (Muddy Buddies)! It combines crunchy, salty, and sweet flavors, making it an addictive treat for Halloween parties and festive fall snacking!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Resting Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 357kcal

Equipment

Baking pan
microwave safe bowl
Large plastic bag Ziploc is a great option
Mixing spoon or spatula

Ingredients

9 cups Rice Chex cereal
1 ½ cups mini pretzel twists
1 ½ cups white candy melts I like to use Ghirardelli candy melts
¼ cup butter
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoons maple extract (optional) or more to your liking
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 cup Reese’s Pieces candy
1 cup mini Reese's peanut butter cups
1 ½ cups candy corn and candy pumpkins

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Instructions

Prepare the Mix: Combine the Rice Chex cereal and mini pretzel twists (I usually break up a few so they're not all in large pieces) in a large bowl. Set aside.
Melt the Chocolate, Butter, and Peanut Butter: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the candy melts, butter, and creamy peanut butter. Microwave on medium power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Stir in the maple extract and vanilla until well combined.
Coat the Mix: Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cereal mixture in the mixing bowl. Gently stir until all the pieces are evenly coated with the mixture.
Add the Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated mixture to a large ziplock bag. Add the powdered sugar to the bag, seal it, and shake vigorously until all the pieces are well coated with the powdered sugar.
Cool and Set: Spread the Chex mix on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add Reese’s Pieces, mini peanut butter cups, candy pumpkins, and candy corn. Allow it to cool and set for about 20 minutes.
Serve: Once cooled, break apart any large clumps and transfer the Chex mix to a serving bowl. Enjoy!

Notes

- Zippered Bag: A gallon-size bag may not be large enough to mix this recipe. A 2-gallon Ziploc bag is better.

- Half-Batch: You can half this Fall snack mix recipe if you need a smaller batch.

- Make-Ahead: If you're planning a Halloween gathering, you can make this up to a week ahead and store it at room temperature until ready to eat.

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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