Muddy Buddies
Muddy Buddies, also known as Puppy Chow, is a deliciously sweet and chocolatey snack mix made with crispy cereal, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Perfect for parties or as a quick treat!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Medium microwave-safe bowl
- Spatula
- Large resealable plastic bag or container
Ingredients
- 9 cups crispy rice cereal squares
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place the crispy rice cereal squares in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
- Microwave the mixture on high for 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and melted. This should take about 1-1.5 minutes.
- Stir vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereal in the large mixing bowl. Use a spatula to gently stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag or container. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake vigorously until the cereal is fully coated.
- Spread the Muddy Buddies onto a baking sheet to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
For added crunch and flavor, try mixing in nuts, pretzels, or M&M's after coating the cereal.