Muddy Buddies (also called Puppy Chow) is a no-bake snack mix where Chex cereal is coated in melted chocolate and peanut butter, then tossed with powdered sugar until it forms addictive clumps. The standout trait is the contrast between the crispy cereal and creamy coating.
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In a small saucepan add the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Place over medium heat and stir constantly until fully melted, but not boiling. As soon as the chocolate and peanut butter has melted together, remove it from the heat.
Stir in the almond extract and kosher salt, set aside.
In a large mixing bowl add the chex cereal. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the top of the chex cereal. Using a sturdy spoon, gently fold the cereal until it is fully coated with the chocolate mixture.
Place the coated cereal in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to let it briefly cool and set*.
Add one cup of powdered sugar at a time, gently tossing the cereal with a spoon. Keep slowly adding powdered sugar until the chex cereal has separated into little clumps and it is not sticking together.
Add in your preferred add-in’s, gently stirring to incorporate.
Place back in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the chocolate to fully harden and set.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for up to two weeks; no reheating needed.
Yes. Rice Chex, regular Chex, or Corn Chex all work. Honey Chex adds subtle sweetness, but other varieties produce the same texture.
You need to cool the chocolate coating first (refrigerate 15 minutes per the recipe), and add powdered sugar gradually—one cup at a time—while tossing. Stop when pieces separate into clumps.
About 10–15 minutes of active prep, plus 15 minutes to cool, then 1 hour final refrigeration to harden—roughly 1.5 hours total.
Yes. Almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter work. Use the same 1.5 cups and adjust salt to taste.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
