Name: Chex Mix Muddy Buddies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 9 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 13.5 ounces Crispy rice squares cereal; 1 cup Chocolate morsels; 0.5 cup Peanut butter; 1 tsp Vanilla; 0.25 cup Butter; 1.5 cups Powdered sugar

Chex Mix Muddy Buddies is an irresistibly addictive combination of crunchy chex cereal, creamy chocolate peanut butter, and a generous dusting of powdered sugar. This snack sensation takes snacking to a whole new level! Chex Mix Muddy Buddies are the ultimate snack for all taste buds. With every mouthwatering bite, you’ll experience the perfect balance between smoothness and crispiness.

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Ingredients

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Instructions

Place the cereal in a large mixing bowl; set aside.

Place the chocolate morsels, peanut butter, butter and vanilla in a microwave safe bowl.

Microwave on high for 30 second increments, stirring in between, until chocolate is melted.

Pour the melted chocolate mixture on top of the cereal and stir to combine.

Place ½ of the powdered sugar into a gallon sized zip top bag.

Add cereal mixture to the bag and top with the remaining powdered sugar.

Close the bag and shake until all of the cereal is coated in the sugar.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter Together 🍫
Combine chocolate morsels and peanut butter in the same pot over low heat to create a silky, homogeneous coating that adheres evenly to every piece of cereal.
Toast Cereal Slightly First 🔥
Lightly toast the Chex cereal in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before coating to enhance its crispness and prevent it from becoming soggy when mixed with the warm chocolate mixture.
Use Room Temperature Butter 🧈
Ensure butter is softened to room temperature before melting with chocolate to achieve a smoother, more uniform coating consistency without lumps or separation.
Sift Powdered Sugar Multiple Times ✨
Sift your powdered sugar twice before the final coating step to eliminate clumps and ensure an even, fine dusting that clings beautifully to the coated cereal.
Cool Mixture Before Tossing 🧊
Let the chocolate-peanut butter mixture cool for 2-3 minutes after removing from heat before coating the cereal to prevent the powder coating from melting or sliding off.