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Muddy Buddies

Muddy Buddies (aka Puppy Chow) is an easy, no-bake snack that combines Chex cereal with melted chocolate, peanut butter, and a generous coating of powdered sugar. Perfect for parties or a quick treat, this crunchy, sweet snack is simple to make in under 15 minutes. Plus, you can easily customize it with your favorite candies or mix-ins! It's a fun and irresistible recipe that everyone loves. Want to try it? Click here to learn how to make your own batch!

15 min Easy 8
Ingredients
  • 8 cups chex cereal (rice Chex, corn Chex or a combination)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 Tablespoons salted butter (, or add a pinch salt if using unsalted butter)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions

  • Measure cereal into a large bowl. Set aside. Divide powdered sugar between two ziplock bags, adding 1 cup to each bag.* Set aside.

  • In a saucepan add chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter (and salt, if using unsalted butter) and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until melted and smooth. (Don’t over-heat it--just warm it until melted and smooth.)

  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

  • Pour over the prepared cereal in the bowl and stir to coat evenly. Allow to cool for a few minutes.

  • Divide coated cereal between the two ziplock bags with powdered sugar, seal the bag and shake to coat the cereal.

  • Muddy buddies will stay fresh for up to 1 week stored in an air-tight container at room temperature or can be frozen for up to 2 months.