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The BEST Muddy Buddies Recipe
The BEST Muddy Buddies recipe creates a sweet snack with crispy rice Chex cereal coated in a blend of melted chocolate and peanut butter, then tossed in powdered sugar for a crunchy, sweet coating. This treat combines creamy, nutty flavors with a satisfying crunch, ideal for snacking or parties. The layering method ensures even coverage and a distinctive texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
20
servings
Calories:
188 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 7 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a medium bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals on 50% power, stirring after each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour a little bit of the chocolate mixture into the bottom of a large bowl. Add about a third of the cereal, a third of the remaining chocolate mixture, and repeat two more times. Using a rubber spatula, gently mix it all together until all of the cereal is completely coated. Place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
- Place ½ cup of the powdered sugar in a gallon-size zip-top bag, top with half of the cereal mixture, another ½ cup of the powdered sugar, the rest of the cereal mixture, then the remaining ½ cup of powdered sugar. Seal the bag, then shake it very well until all of the cereal is coated with powdered sugar.
- Spread the mixture out onto a wax-paper lined sheet pan to cool and set, about 30 minutes, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- Nutritional values provided are calculated per serving for reference.
Nutrition Information
Calories
188kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
61mg
(3%)
Potassium
142mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.