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Chex Muddy Buddies
Jon Simon

Chex Muddy Buddies

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Chex Muddy Buddies are the ultimate no-bake treat that transforms ordinary cereal into pure magic with just chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. This 10-minute shake-and-coat technique requires zero cooking skills and results in an irresistible sweet-and-salty snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 920
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Main Ingredients
  • 6 cups Chex cereal Any variety of Chex cereal can be used.
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips Use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips.
  • 1/2 cup Peanut butter Creamy or crunchy peanut butter works.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Unsalted butter is preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For added flavor.
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar For coating.

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • 1-quart microwavable bowl
  • Microwave
  • 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag
  • Waxed Paper
  • Airtight container

Method
 

  1. Grab your largest mixing bowl and measure out 6 cups of Chex cereal. Set it aside where it won't get knocked over.
  2. In a 1-quart microwavable bowl, stir together 1 cup of chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and 1/4 cup of butter. Microwave uncovered on high for 1 minute, then stir. If not completely smooth, microwave for an additional 30 seconds, checking until smooth.
  3. Once the chocolate-peanut butter mixture is smooth, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the warm mixture over the Chex cereal and stir thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated.
    luxurious chocolate coated cereal
  5. Transfer the coated cereal into a 2-gallon resealable bag. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar, seal the bag tightly, and shake until all pieces are coated.
  6. Spread the coated cereal on waxed paper to cool. Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 920kcalCarbohydrates: 144gProtein: 15gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 672mgPotassium: 688mgFiber: 16gSugar: 68gVitamin A: 1367IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 31mg

Notes

These treats are best stored in the refrigerator to maintain crispiness. They can be served as a snack or dessert and pair well with vanilla ice cream or hot chocolate.

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