I had a box of Crispy Rice (Kroger’s version of Rice Chex) and got to thinking about trying to make a Halloween version of Muddy Buddies. You know, something black and orange. Well, check out my snack mix!
Halloween Muddy Buddies
What do you think? I must admit, I’m pretty pleased. My hubby is too..he couldn’t stop eating it ! So, do you want to know what my “secret ingredients” are? Yup, Wilton Candy Melts!
When I was walking down the cake decorating/candy isle at Jo-Ann Fabrics I was totally blown away at all the different colors (and flavors … I picked up these pumpkin spice along with some peanut butter flavored candy melts). Here’s my recipe!
Ingredients:
For the “black mix”
- 1 package black Wilton candy melts
- 5 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (or you could use butter)
- 1/4 cup biscoff spread or Trader Joe’s cookie butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
For the “orange mix”
- 1 package orange or pumpkin spice Wilton candy melts
- 5 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (or you could use butter)
- 1/4 cup biscoff spread or Trader Joe’s cookie butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Optional for both:
- Colored sugar, sprinkles and other goodies to shake on your chex mix
Directions:
First line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large pot over medium low heat, add the black candy melts, coconut oil, and biscoff spread/cookie butter. Stir constantly until everything is melted and thoroughly combined. Add the rice/corn checks and stir to thoroughly coat. In a large grocery bag, place the cereal and add the powdered sugar. Close and shake until the cereal is thoroughly coated. (Note, there is not enough powdered sugar to turn the cereal white but it will help keep the cereal from clumping together too much). Turn onto one of your prepared cookie sheets and allow to cool.
Clean your large pot and then repeat for the orange mix.
It will take an hour or so for your black and orange “muddy buddies” to cool and completely set up. They will clump together some but it is easy to break pieces apart. Once the chocolate is complete set, combine both the orange and black muddy buddies together and mix. Store in an air tight container.
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