These Muddy Buddies are my favorite version yet: rich chocolate, pronounced peanut butter flavor, plenty of crunch and utterly addictive.
If you’ve never tried Muddy Buddies — also called puppy chow — you’re in for a treat. The classic snack features Chex cereal coated in a smooth peanut butter–chocolate mixture, then dusted with confectioners’ sugar. It’s quick to make and needs only a handful of ingredients.
There are countless flavor twists online, from orange creamsicle to key lime, but this recipe sticks to the timeless original: chocolate and peanut butter coated Chex with a powdered sugar finish. It’s perfect for snacking during movie marathons, holiday gatherings, or whenever a sweet, crunchy bite is needed.
To make this, melt semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips together with creamy peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Stir in a little vanilla for extra depth, then pour the mixture over rice or corn Chex cereal and toss gently to coat as evenly as possible.
Transfer the coated cereal to a large resealable gallon bag with 1½ cups of confectioners’ sugar. Seal and shake vigorously to coat the pieces. For crisp clusters and extra coverage, add the remaining ½ cup of confectioners’ sugar and shake again. This two-step dusting helps create the delicious clusters Muddy Buddies are known for.
Chocolaty, sweet, salty and crunchy, these Best Ever Muddy Buddies are an irresistible snack to keep on hand.
Best Ever Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 9 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar divided
Instructions
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Place the cereal in a very large mixing bowl. Put 1½ cups of confectioners’ sugar into a large resealable gallon-size bag and set it aside.
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In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and chocolate chips. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave another 30 seconds. Stir until smooth; if needed, microwave an additional 15 seconds. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Pour the chocolate–peanut butter mixture over the cereal and toss to coat as evenly as possible. Transfer the coated cereal to the Ziploc bag with the confectioners’ sugar, seal, and shake vigorously. Open the bag, add the remaining ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, reseal, and shake again to finish coating.
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Let the mixture set for about 15 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in a sealed container or bag for up to one week.
Notes
You’ll love how addictive this snack mix is.
Have a super sweet day!
xo, Hayley