Festive Fall/Halloween Buddy Mix (Print version)
Crunchy cereal coated in chocolate peanut butter, shaken with powdered sugar, and tossed with candy corn, M&Ms, and Rolos.
# Ingredients:
For the coated cereal
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12 oz (340 g) Rice Chex cereal
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1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
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6 oz (170 g) peanut butter chips
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6 oz (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup (130 g) creamy peanut butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, divided
For the Halloween mix-ins
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1/2 cup (85 g) candy corn
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1 cup (200 g) Halloween M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates
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1/2 cup (90 g) Rolo candies
# Instructions:
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In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter, peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, and creamy peanut butter, stirring often until smooth and glossy, about 4-5 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and fine salt until fully combined.
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Place the cereal in a very large mixing bowl. Pour the warm chocolate peanut butter mixture over it and fold gently until the cereal is evenly coated.
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Divide the powdered sugar between two gallon-size zip-top bags. Add half of the coated cereal to each bag, seal tightly, and shake until every piece is well coated.
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Spread the coated cereal on a parchment-lined sheet pan for 10 minutes so the coating sets slightly before adding candy.
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Transfer the cereal back to a large bowl. Add the candy corn, M&Ms, and Rolos, then toss gently until evenly mixed.
# Good to know:
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Store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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Let the coated cereal cool before adding candy to prevent smearing.
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Use certified gluten-free cereal and candies if serving gluten-free guests.