Muddy Buddies

5 from 10 votes

These classic Muddy Buddies are made with crunchy Chex cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar. They are quick, easy, no-bake, and perfect for parties, holidays, movie nights, and gifting.

Prep Time10

Cook Time2

Total Time12

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chex Mix, chocolate, muddy buddies

Servings:

Calories: 206kcal

Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

6 cups corn Chex cereal
3 cups rice Chex cereal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Measure cereal into large bowl and set aside.
In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute.
Stir the chocolate, then microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla.
Pour melted chocolate mixture over cereal.
Stir gently until cereal is evenly coated with chocolate mixture.
Add chocolate coated cereal to a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add powdered sugar to the bag, seal tightly, then shake until well coated.
Spread the powder covered cereal out on waxed paper to cool. When completely cooled, serve or store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Notes

Let the Muddy Buddies cool completely before storing so they stay crunchy.
Spread them in a single layer while cooling to prevent soggy pieces.
Use a 2-gallon resealable bag, or divide the batch between two smaller bags.
Add candy mix-ins after the Muddy Buddies have cooled.
For gluten-free Muddy Buddies, use gluten-free Chex cereal and check all ingredient labels.
For a high-protein version, replace part of the powdered sugar with vanilla protein powder.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Freeze in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 6 months.

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