Easy Fall Puppy Chow Snack, also called Muddy Buddies, combines Chex cereal with peanut butter, chocolate and colorful fall or Halloween candies for a crunchy, sweet treat that’s perfect for snacking.
This simple fall snack mix is a favorite with kids and adults alike. Puppy chow delivers that irresistible salty-and-sweet balance — a crunchy base of Rice Chex coated in a chocolate-peanut butter mixture, dusted with powdered sugar, and finished with seasonal candies like candy corn, candy pumpkins, or orange-and-brown M&M’s.
There are lots of variations — you can swap in Oreos or add pretzels for extra crunch — but the basic recipe requires just a few pantry staples:
- Rice Chex cereal
- Butter
- Peanut butter
- Chocolate chips
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
How to Make Fall Puppy Chow
Start by melting the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter together in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat about 30 seconds, stir, then heat another 30 seconds until smooth. You can melt the mixture on the stovetop if you prefer, but the microwave is quick and easy.
Stir in a teaspoon of vanilla, then add the Rice Chex cereal and gently fold until all the pieces are evenly coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
For the powdered sugar coating, place about half of the powdered sugar into a large gallon freezer bag. Add the chocolate-coated cereal, then top with the remaining powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake until the cereal is fully coated. This two-step sugar method helps prevent clumping and makes it easier to get an even dusting.
Pour the coated cereal into a large serving bowl and stir in your choice of fall candies. Candy corn, candy pumpkins and seasonal M&M’s are festive options; you can also add peanut butter M&M’s, pretzels, or a sprinkle of pumpkin spice for extra autumn flavor.
This snack mix disappears fast, so make plenty if you’re serving it at a party or handing it out during Halloween. It’s easy to prepare, transport and share — and a great addition to any fall gathering or movie night.
Fall Muddy Buddies Recipe
Fall Puppy Chow Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- candy corn
- candied pumpkins
- peanut butter M&M’s
- M&M’s
Instructions
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Melt chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter together in a large mixing bowl for 30 seconds. Stir, then heat another 30 seconds until smooth. Stir in the vanilla.
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Add the Rice Chex cereal and gently mix until every piece is coated in the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
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Place half the powdered sugar into a large zip-top bag, add the chocolate-coated cereal, then top with the remaining powdered sugar. Seal and shake until the cereal is evenly covered.
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Pour the coated cereal into a mixing bowl and let cool slightly. Stir in your chosen fall candies, then serve.
Notes
Use any fall or Halloween candies you like. A pinch of pumpkin spice can be added to the powdered sugar for a seasonal twist.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 42g,
Protein: 5g,
Fat: 8g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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