Muddy Buddies
Enjoy this nostalgic treat made with chocolate, peanut butter, and Chex cereal for a delightful sweet and salty experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 4 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring in between.
- Add vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture and stir until smooth, creating a rich base for your treats.
- In a large bowl, place the Chex cereal. Pour the luscious chocolate mixture over the cereal and stir gently, ensuring every piece is beautifully coated.
- Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal to a large resealable bag filled with powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake until well coated, creating a sweet snowy exterior.
- Spread the Muddy Buddies onto a baking sheet to cool and harden. Once cooled, they’re ready to enjoy your snack!
Notes
These Muddy Buddies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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