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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

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
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