Homemade Muddy Buddies
A classic no bake snack that combines crispy cereal with chocolate and peanut butter.
recipesbynani.comMuddy Buddies are a childhood favorite for a reason. They are incredibly easy to pull together when you need a sweet treat in a hurry. The combination of chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and powdered sugar creates a flavor that is impossible to resist.
My biggest tip for this recipe is to use a large plastic bag for the shaking part. It makes coating every single piece of cereal so much easier and keeps your kitchen clean at the same time.
🧺 Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal
- 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
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Measure the cereal into a very large bowl and set it aside.
- 2
In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
- 3
Microwave the mixture on high for one minute, then stir well.
- 4
If the chocolate is not fully melted, microwave for another 30 seconds and stir again until smooth.
- 5
Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.
- 6
Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and stir gently with a spatula until every piece is coated.
- 7
Place the powdered sugar into a large resealable plastic bag.
- 8
Add the coated cereal to the bag, seal it tightly, and shake until all the cereal is covered in white sugar.
- 9
Pour the snack onto a large piece of wax paper to cool completely before serving.
💡 Tips
Store your leftover muddy buddies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. If you want a fun twist, try adding festive sprinkles or mini chocolate candies to the mix after it has cooled down.
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