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Halloween Puppy Chow Muddy Buddy Mix

This crunchy, chocolatey, and peanut buttery Halloween Puppy Chow Muddy Buddy Mix is a festive treat that’s perfect for sharing at parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 6400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Coating
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup salted butter 1 stick
  • 1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips (9 oz)
  • 1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (9 oz)
  • 1.125 cups 1 cup plus 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter (not natural style)
  • 0.25 teaspoon 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Mix
  • 12 ounces 1 (12 oz) box Rice Chex cereal (Corn Chex also works; do not use Wheat Chex)
  • 3 cups 3 cups powdered sugar divided
For the Halloween Touch (Optional)
  • 1 cup 1 cup orange and black candy-coated chocolate pieces or Halloween sprinkles

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, dark chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, salt, and vanilla.
  2. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring well after each round, until the mixture is smooth and glossy. This usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes total.
Coating the Cereal
  1. Add the Rice Chex cereal a few cups at a time, folding gently with a flexible spatula after each addition.
Chilling
  1. Place the bowl in the freezer for 20 minutes, or in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Stir gently and chill for another 10 minutes until the coating feels tacky.
Adding Powdered Sugar
  1. Spread the mixture onto a large rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle on half of the powdered sugar, stirring gently.
  2. Add more sugar to taste, up to the full 3 cups, stirring lightly so some chocolate clumps remain.
Final Touches
  1. Fold in the orange and black candy-coated chocolate pieces or Halloween sprinkles if desired.
  2. Chill the mix again for 10 to 15 minutes if you want the chocolate fully firm before serving.

Notes

This mix pairs well with warm drinks and is great for parties. It stores well in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature or 2 weeks in the fridge.