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    Home » Recipes » Halloween

    Halloween Puppy Chow (Halloween Muddy Buddies)

    Published: Oct 3, 2019 · Last modified: Apr 11, 2022 by Leslie Kiszka / This post may contain affiliate links.

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    5 from 2 votes
    Halloween Puppy Chow: Whether you call it puppy chow or muddy buddies, the addition of Halloween candy and autumn colors turn this into the perfect festive party snack! | stressbaking.com
    Halloween Puppy Chow: Whether you call it puppy chow or muddy buddies, the addition of Halloween candy and autumn colors turn this into the perfect festive party snack! | stressbaking.com

    Whether you call it Halloween puppy chow, Halloween muddy buddies or Monster Munch, the addition of Halloween candy and autumn colors turn this into the perfect festive party snack! Add this to your party table with a bowl of Halloween candy bark and some cinnamon buttered rum popcorn balls (for the adults, of course).

    Colorful Halloween puppy chow in a glass pumpkin on a white wooden background

    You know what Halloween is?

    It’s the American holiday where we tell kids to walk around and be cute or scary so that people will give them boatloads of candy and then they get all wired on sugar and act like tiny crazy people until they crash on the living room floor dressed up like Batman in a puddle of sugary drool.

    And that’s why I figured I might as well dive straight into the sugary deep end with this Halloween Chex mix muddy buddies situation.

    Closeup of colorful Halloween puppy chow in a glass pumpkin on a white wooden background

    Here’s what Halloween puppy chow entails:

    • Chocolate, peanut butter and devil’s food cake mix-covered Chex
    • White chocolate, powdered sugar and sprinkle-covered Chex
    • Candy corn and mellowcreme pumpkins
    • M&Ms
    • Reese’s Pieces
    • Reese’s white chocolate mini cups
    • Mini marshmallows
    • Gummy worms
    • Candy eyeballs
    Overhead shot of colorful Halloween puppy chow in a glass pumpkin on a white wooden background

    There is nothing refined gluten-free, sugar-free or dairy-free about this. No, wait! I used gluten-free Chex cereal! Buuuuut I guess when you pile on everything else, that sort of loses its relevancy. Womp womp.

    Oh, well. Can’t say I didn’t try.

    Overhead shot of colorful Halloween puppy chow in a glass pumpkin on a white wooden background

    Adding candy to make it Halloween-themed

    I just had to add something weird to this. It wouldn’t be a very good Halloween treat if it didn’t have something spooky or gross, right? I opted for gummy worms and candy that looks like eyeballs. Subtle, but effective.

    Variations

    Obviously, you can use whatever you want in this! Go nuts and swap out the M&Ms for caramels, or the marshmallows for cinnamon sugar coated roasted chickpeas (it’s a thing).

    You could also swap the chocolate in the coating for Nutella, or the white chocolate for a different kind of chocolate melts. Trade the devil’s food cake mix for red velvet.

    Frankly, this could be a Thanksgiving recipe if you took out the gummy worms, eyeballs and other Halloween candy.

    Overhead shot of colorful Halloween puppy chow in a glass pumpkin on a white wooden background

    The puppy chow variations are are endless, my friends.

    Embrace your inner sugar-fueled Batman.

    After you’ve made this recipe, please consider coming back to share your experience with others by leaving a comment below with a star rating!

    Halloween Puppy Chow: Whether you call it puppy chow or muddy buddies, the addition of Halloween candy and autumn colors turn this into the perfect festive party snack! | stressbaking.com

    Halloween Puppy Chow (Halloween Muddy Buddies)

    5 from 2 votes
    Whether you call it Halloween puppy chow or Halloween muddy buddies, the addition of Halloween candy and autumn colors turn this into the perfect festive party snack!
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    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 10 cups

    Equipment

    • High-sided sheet pan
    • Parchment paper (precut)
    • Mixing bowls
    • Small saucepan

    Ingredients
      

    • 9 cups Chex, Corn, Rice, or both, divided
    • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup devil’s food cake mix
    • 6 ounces white candy melts
    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • Halloween sprinkles
    • 11 ounce bag Brach’s Assorted Halloween Mellowcreme Candy
    • 1 cup Fall Harvest M&Ms
    • 1 cup Reese’s Pieces
    • 8 ounces Reese's White Mini Cups
    • 1 cup mini marshmallows
    • 6 ounces gummy worms

    Instructions
     

    • Divide Chex evenly between two large mixing bowls, and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • In a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter and vanilla and heat over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and combined.
    • Pour over the Chex in one bowl and carefully stir to combine and thoroughly coat. Add devil’s food cake mix and stir/toss to combine and coat.
    • Pour onto one of the prepared baking sheets and let set for at least 15 minutes.
    • Melt white chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
    • Pour white chocolate over the other bowl of Chex and carefully stir to combine. Add powdered sugar and stir/toss to combine and coat. Add sprinkles and toss to combine.
    • Pour onto the other prepared baking sheet and let set for at least 15 minutes.
    • In a large bowl, combine both prepared Chex mixes along with all other ingredients and stir/toss to combine. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Note: Nutrition information will vary based on the candies you choose to include.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 885kcal | Carbohydrates: 132g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 812mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Author Leslie Kiszka
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and rating!

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    This post was originally published in October 2017 and has been revised and republished for clarity.

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    Comments

    1. Julie

      May 26, 2021 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      I know this is meant for Halloween but I made it for Memorial day weekend with red white and blue M&Ms and I’ve already eaten too much of it and need to make more LOL

      Reply
      • Leslie Kiszka

        May 26, 2021 at 9:32 am

        Nothing wrong with that, haha! The great thing about this is that it’s so easy to adapt for other holidays. Thanks so much for coming back to leave a comment and rating!

        Reply
    2. Renee Gardner

      November 06, 2017 at 4:46 pm

      Now this is a sweet treat I could totally enjoy! Looks like a great way to use up leftover halloween candy too!! Just dump in whatever you have and enjoy. Great idea!

      Reply
    3. Lynette

      October 30, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      Oh, yes! Not only does it look perfect for Halloween but I’m sure it’s delicious as well!

      Reply
    4. Eileen Kelly

      October 30, 2017 at 2:16 am

      Such a perfect Halloween treat!

      Reply
    5. Abby

      October 29, 2017 at 8:25 pm

      I’m seriously dying over here. Forget the kids; I want this stuff all to myself!

      Reply
    6. Carrie @ Carrie’s Home Cooking

      October 29, 2017 at 10:03 am

      What a great Halloween treat! Perfect for a party or kid-friendly get together!

      Reply
    7. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago

      October 29, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Such a fun recipe for a Halloween party! I love the little eyeballs in there!!

      Reply
    8. therusticfoodie

      October 28, 2017 at 2:25 am

      I haven’t had puppy chow in forever! This looks like a great Halloween treat!

      Reply
    9. sugarlovespices

      October 27, 2017 at 11:16 am

      So pretty! I don’t know puppy chow, but I’m loving this Halloween treat, for kids and grown-ups :-) !

      Reply
    10. Monica

      October 26, 2017 at 3:23 pm

      I think this is so cute! I especially love those cute little eyeballs – and even the gummy worms! Happy Halloween. :)

      Reply
    11. Alicia Taylor at Taylorlife.com

      October 26, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      How cute is that! It’s so bright and cheerful, too! It’d be great for a kids party

      Reply
    12. neuroticbaker

      October 25, 2017 at 8:53 pm

      I still haven’t tried puppy chow, but this looks so cute and like so eat.

      Reply
    13. Analida's Ethnic Spoon

      October 23, 2017 at 9:13 pm

      What a fun recipe! I need to make this and take it to my office. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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