Classic Muddy Buddies (Puppy Chow)
A crunchy, chocolate-peanut butter snack coated in powdered sugar—an irresistible sweet treat for parties and snacking.
Servings: 8 cups
Ingredients
- 8 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place 8 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Combine 1 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, and 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave the chocolate mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully combined.
- Stir 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
- Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir with a spatula until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Place 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar into a gallon-sized resealable bag, add the coated cereal, seal the bag, and shake until all pieces are well coated in powdered sugar.
- Transfer the coated cereal to a baking sheet or bowl to cool and set, then serve.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- medium microwave-safe bowl
- spatula or spoon
- gallon-sized resealable bag
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother coating.
- Heat the chocolate mixture gradually to avoid burning.
- Shake the cereal in batches if your bag is small.
- Allow the mixture to cool before storing to keep it crisp.