Muddy Buddies are a no-bake snack combining crunchy Chex cereal coated in melted chocolate and peanut butter, then dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet, crunchy treat that comes together in under 10 minutes.
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Add chocolate, peanut butter, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments, stirring in between, until smooth. Stir in salt and vanilla extract.
Stir in cereal, folding until completely coated. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Split the chocolate-coated cereal evenly into two gallon-sized resealable bags (4 cups each). Split powdered sugar equally into both bags. Shake until chocolate is fully covered in powdered sugar. Enjoy!
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; they are best enjoyed fresh and do not require refrigeration.
microwave-safe bowl · gallon-sized resealable bags
Yes, milk chocolate works well and will make the recipe sweeter. Adjust powdered sugar amount to your preference.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They're best enjoyed within the first 2-3 days for maximum crunch.
They are the same snack; Muddy Buddies and Puppy Chow are regional name variations for this chocolate-coated, powdered sugar-dusted Chex treat.
Yes, both work as substitutes. Use the same ¾ cup amount, though the flavor profile will differ slightly.
Heat the chocolate mixture in 20-second increments and stir between each heat cycle until smooth. Allow the coated cereal to cool for 2-3 minutes before adding powdered sugar.
