Halloween Buddies

Ingredients

  • cups Corn Chex® cereal
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (3 oz)
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup salted cocktail peanuts
  • Directions

Preparation

Step 1

Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Microwave about 15 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Add candy corn and peanuts; shake to mix. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.