Muddy Buddies
Muddy buddies, are an easy no-bake snack that is a staple at parties, holidays, and movie nights. The name itself evokes the image of the finished product-cereal pieces "muddy" with a rich chocolate-peanut butter coating, and then "dusted" to look like a powdery, irresistible delight. This is one of our family favorites.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups chocolate Chex cereal
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Directions
- Add cereal to a large bowl or plastic bag.
- In a separate microwavable bowl, add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
- Microwave the chocolate chip / peanut butter mix for 30 seconds.
- Stir and continue to microwave for 30 seconds until all chocolate is melted.
- Add vanilla to the chocolate mix.
- Add the chocolate mix to the Chex cereal and stir until cereal is coated.
- Then add powdered sugar and stir (or shake if in a bag) until cereal is completely coated in powdered sugar.
Tips & Tricks
- Do not overcook the chocolate mix - it can cause the chocolate to seize.
- Don't add different flavorings, as it can also cause the chocolate to seize.
- If the chocolate seizes, add a bit more butter and stir until smooth again.
- Add pretzels, M&M's, or other snacks to the mix after coating in powdered sugar.
- Store in a container for several days - if it lasts that long.