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Halloween Puppy Chow

A glass bowl filled with Halloween Puppy Chow made with powdered sugar-coated cereal, pretzels, chocolate chips, and orange and yellow candies.
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Halloween Puppy Chow is a no-bake, gluten-free snack mix made with Chex cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and festive Halloween candies like Reese’s Pieces. It’s the ultimate spooky treat for parties, gifts, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz. box Rice Chex cereal (about 12 cups)
  • 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ – 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 cup Reese’s Pieces candies (½ cup per bowl)

Instructions

  1. Pour the Rice Chex cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
  2. In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter over low heat.
  3. Add chocolate chips and peanut butter to the melted butter, stirring until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Drizzle the warm mixture over the Chex cereal gradually, stirring gently to coat evenly without crushing the cereal.
  6. Divide the coated cereal into two gallon-size freezer bags.
  7. Add ½ cup powdered sugar to each bag, seal, and shake until cereal is well coated.
  8. Spread the cereal mix on baking sheets and sprinkle with remaining powdered sugar and kosher salt to taste.
  9. Once cooled, transfer half of the mix to a serving bowl and stir in ½ cup Reese’s Pieces. Repeat with the second half.
  10. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Customize with other candies like candy corn, mini peanut butter cups, or Halloween M&Ms.
  • Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
  • Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Make ahead for better flavor the next day.
  • Not safe for pets despite the name.

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