Description

This festive Halloween Puppy Chow recipe combines crunchy Chex cereal coated in a rich, melty chocolate and peanut butter mixture, dusted with both powdered sugar and brownie mix for a decadent twist. Mixed with mini pretzels, candy corn, Oreo pieces, and Reese’s Pieces, this sweet and salty snack is perfect for Halloween parties or anytime you want a fun, crunchy treat.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

9 cups rice chex cereal
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-Ins

1 1/2 cups mini pretzels (slightly crushed)
1 1/2 cups candy corn
1 1/2 cups Oreo cookies (slightly crushed)
1 cup Reese’s Pieces candy

Coating Mix

3/4 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup brownie mix

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Instructions

Prepare Cereal: Pour the 9 cups of rice Chex cereal into a large bowl and set it aside to get ready for coating.
Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/4 cup butter, and 1/2 cup peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until incorporated.
Coat Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal and gently stir to evenly coat all the pieces without crushing them.
Divide and Coat with Powders: Divide the coated cereal evenly between two large gallon-sized zipper bags. Add 3/4 cup powdered sugar to one bag and 3/4 cup brownie mix to the other. Seal each bag and shake vigorously to thoroughly coat the cereal pieces with the powders.
Harden the Coating: Spread the coated cereal onto parchment paper in a single layer and let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to firm up slightly.
Combine Mix-Ins: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate-coated cereal with 1 1/2 cups slightly crushed mini pretzels, 1 1/2 cups candy corn, 1 1/2 cups slightly crushed Oreo cookies, and 1 cup Reese’s Pieces candy. Gently stir everything together to evenly distribute the additions.
Serve and Enjoy: Your Halloween Puppy Chow is now ready to serve! Enjoy this crunchy, sweet, and flavorful snack perfect for Halloween festivities.

Notes

Be careful when stirring the cereal to avoid crushing the pieces and keep the texture light and crunchy.
Allowing the coated cereal to set on parchment paper helps the chocolate harden and prevents clumps.
This Puppy Chow can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to retain freshness.
For an allergy-friendly version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower butter or a preferred nut-free alternative.