Description
A fun and festive Halloween snack mix that combines the flavors of chocolate, peanut butter, and sweet candies in a crunchy, powdered sugar-coated cereal mix. Perfect for parties or as a special treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Cereal Mix:
- 9 cups rice cereal squares (like Chex)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Coating:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Mix-Ins:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup Halloween-colored M&M’s
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- festive Halloween sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Peanut Butter Coating: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the rice cereal into a large mixing bowl and gently fold in the melted chocolate mixture until all pieces are evenly coated. Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or a clean paper bag, add the powdered sugar, and shake until fully coated.
- Add Mix-Ins: Spread the mixture out on a large baking sheet to cool and dry for about 15 minutes. Once dry, transfer to a large bowl and mix in the candy corn, M&M’s, mini pretzels, mini chocolate chips, and sprinkles if using.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- You can customize the add-ins based on your favorite Halloween treats.
- Make it nut-free by using sunflower seed butter and allergy-friendly chocolate.
- This is a great make-ahead party snack or edible gift!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
