Description
Easy Muddy Buddies is a classic and delicious snack mix featuring crunchy Chex cereal coated in a luscious mixture of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and vanilla, then dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet finish. This no-bake treat is perfect for parties, snack time, or gift-giving.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 3 ⅔ cups Chex cereal
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (plus more if desired)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter together using 30-second increments, stirring well after each interval until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly into the melted chocolate and peanut butter to incorporate flavor.
- Coat Cereal: Gently fold the Chex cereal into the chocolate peanut butter mixture, ensuring every piece is evenly coated without breaking the cereal.
- Prepare Powdered Sugar Coating: In a large gallon-size resealable plastic bag, add half of the powdered sugar, then pour in the coated Chex mixture. Top with the remaining powdered sugar.
- Shake to Coat: Seal the bag tightly and shake vigorously until all the cereal pieces are thoroughly covered with powdered sugar.
- Set and Cool: Spread the coated Muddy Buddies evenly on a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet. Allow them to set and cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving or storing.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, you can substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Ensure the chocolate and peanut butter are fully melted but not overcooked to prevent burning.
- Store Muddy Buddies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Add extra powdered sugar if you prefer a sweeter coating.
- Use different types of Chex cereal (rice, corn, or wheat) for subtle flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: muddy buddies, puppy chow, chocolate peanut butter snack, Chex mix dessert, no-bake snack
