Description
This nostalgic snack mix, also known as Muddy Buddies, features crispy cereal coated in melted chocolate and peanut butter, then dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for parties, holidays, or movie nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Pour Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir to coat evenly.
- Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag or container with a lid.
- Add powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake until the cereal is well coated.
- Spread out on a baking sheet to cool and set.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
- Use a gentle hand when mixing to avoid crushing the cereal.
- Try substituting almond or cashew butter for a different flavor.
- Add mini candies or sprinkles for festive variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 batch
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg