Muddy Buddies
Easy and delicious Muddy Buddies Recipe made with Chex cereal, chocolate, and peanut butter. A sweet snack everyone will love and crave again and again!
Ingredients
9 cups Chex cereal (Rice Chex, Corn Chex, or a mix of both works best)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups powdered sugar
Ingredient Notes:
- Chex Cereal: Rice Chex is the most traditional choice for muddy buddies but Corn Chex or even Chocolate Chex adds a fun twist.
- Chocolate Chips: Semi-sweet chocolate melts smoothly and gives a rich flavor. You can swap it with dark chocolate or milk chocolate depending on your taste.
- Peanut Butter: Opt for creamy peanut butter to achieve the smoothest most even chocolate coating on your cereal. If you like a nutty texture, chunky peanut butter can work too.
- Powdered Sugar: This ingredient creates the classic sweet powder-dusted finish that Muddy Buddies are known for.
- Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla deepens the chocolate and peanut butter flavors without overpowering them.
- Unsalted Butter: Helps the chocolate and peanut butter melt into a silky pourable sauce.
Instructions
Prepare the Cereal
- Pour 9 cups of Chex cereal into a large bowl. Set it aside while you prepare the chocolate mixture.
Melt the Chocolate and Peanut Butter
- In a microwavable bowl, combine 1 cup of chocolate chips, ½ cup of creamy peanut butter, and ¼ cup of unsalted butter.
- Microwave uncovered on high for 1 minute. Stir the mixture.
- Microwave for an additional 30 seconds if needed, until the chocolate chips and butter are melted and smooth.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to complete the chocolate mixture.
Coat the Cereal
- Gently pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cereal in your large mixing bowl.
- Use a rubber spatula to gently stir and coat the cereal until every piece is evenly covered. Be careful not to crush the cereal as you stir.
Add the Powdered Sugar
- Transfer the coated cereal into a resealable food-storage plastic bag or a large container with a lid.
- Measure out 1½ cups of powdered sugar and add it into the bag with the chocolate-coated cereal.
- Seal the bag firmly and give it a good shake to make sure every piece is covered in a snowy layer of powdered sugar. The cereal should look fully covered and no chocolate should be visible.
Cool and Store
- Spread the coated cereal out onto a sheet of waxed paper to cool and dry for about 15 minutes.
- Once dry, transfer your Muddy Buddies to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
Nutrition Information
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- Calories: 210 kcal
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 95mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 28g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 17g
- Protein: 3g