Muddy Buddies – A Sweet Crunchy Treat That Tastes Like Home
A nostalgic no-bake treat that combines crunchy cereal, creamy chocolate-peanut butter coating, and a snowy dusting of powdered sugar—perfect for sharing, gifting, or sneaking by the handful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 9 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Rice or Corn Chex
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups Powdered sugar
- Optional: Mini marshmallows
- Optional: M&M’s
- Optional: Crushed pretzels
- Optional: White chocolate chips
Instructions
- Measure 9 cups of Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour mixture over the cereal and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Transfer coated cereal to a large zip-top bag.
- Add powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake until fully coated.
- Spread muddy buddies onto a baking sheet to cool and set.
- Store in an airtight container or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Customize with add-ins like crushed peppermint, cookie butter, or festive candies. Store at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for a longer shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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