Halloween Puppy Chow Recipe

Overhead view of an open glass pumpkin cookie jar filled with Halloween puppy chow, candies, and candy ghosts

Chex cereal in a dark chocolate peanut butter coating, tossed in powdered sugar and loaded with Halloween candy. No baking required.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword halloween puppy chow

Prep Time 10

Setting time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 253kcal

Author Janine Waite

Ingredients

Dark Chocolate Coating

4 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
1 tbsp butter
½ tsp vanilla extract
1½ tbsp cocoa powder
½ cup powdered sugar start at ⅓ cup and add more if needed

Halloween Mix-Ins

Orange and black M&M's, candy eyeballs, mini peanut butter cups, candy corn, and Halloween sprinkles, for mixing in optional

Instructions

Combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth — about a minute total.
Whisk in the vanilla and cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
Place the Chex in a very large bowl. Pour the chocolate mixture over and fold gently until evenly coated.
Transfer to a large zip-top bag, add the powdered sugar, seal, and shake until evenly coated.
Spread on a baking sheet and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Once fully set, add the M&M's, candy eyeballs, peanut butter cups, candy corn, and sprinkles. Serve or store airtight.

Notes

Wait until the puppy chow is completely cool before adding candy eyeballs, or the dye will bleed. For a gluten free version, use certified gluten free Chex and check your candy and sprinkle labels.

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