Muddy Buddies (Puppy Chow)
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Muddy Buddies (Puppy Chow)
Description
Muddy Buddies start with plain corn or rice Chex cereal mixed into a glossy chocolate, peanut butter, and butter blend melted gently over low heat to avoid clumping. After removing the mixture from heat and stirring in vanilla extract, the cereal is coated evenly with powdered sugar by shaking it in large freezer bags. This coating provides a sweet, powdery texture that contrasts with the creamy chocolate-peanut butter coating. Cinnamon is optional but adds a warm spice dimension when included.
The addition of M&Ms at the end introduces colorful bursts of sweetness and a slight crunch variation, personalizing the snack. The process of melting on the lowest heat and stirring promptly helps maintain a smooth coating. The cereal is prepared in batches if needed to ensure thorough coverage. The final mix must be stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness, though it often gets eaten quickly.
Muddy Buddies are best served as a casual snack, great for parties, movie nights, or anytime a sweet salty treat is desired. They require minimal ingredients and simple steps but yield a generous batch ideal for sharing. Customize with different M&M colors or add-ins like nuts or pretzels to suit tastes or occasions.
Measure all ingredients beforehand to streamline the process. Store airtight for up to several days, but freshness and crispness are best enjoyed shortly after preparation. Avoid overheating chocolate mixture to prevent seizing.
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal plain corn or rice
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips see notes, semi-sweet
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy
- ¼ cup butter salted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup M&Ms any color of your choice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Divide powdered sugar into two gallon-sized freezer bags. Set aside.
- In a heavy saucepan over lowest heat, melt together chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter, stirring frequently until just melted. Remove from heat promptly (if your'e not careful, it will quickly go from nicely melted to clumpy.) Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, use rubber spatula to mix Chex cereal with the melted peanut butter mixture.
- Divide cereal mixture evenly into the freezer bags containing powdered sugar. Shake bags until cereal is thoroughly coated with powdered sugar. If needed, add more powdered sugar to coat.
- Serve tossed with M&M's of your choice. Store in airtight container for several days (but it probably will get eaten well before that).
Notes
- Measure Chex cereal before starting to facilitate smooth preparation.
- Melt chocolate, peanut butter, and butter on lowest heat and remove promptly to prevent the mixture from becoming clumpy.
- Stir in vanilla extract off heat to avoid clumping.
- Shake the powdered sugar coating in zipper bags, dividing into batches if needed for even coverage.
- Customize Muddy Buddies with M&Ms in various colors or add extras like candied nuts or pretzels for texture.
- Store in airtight container; best eaten within a few days due to snack freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 344IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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