Classic Muddy Buddies, or Puppy Chow, is a sweet snack made by coating Chex cereal in melted peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar. It’s a crunchy, addictive treat often served at parties and can be customized with candy, nuts, or sprinkles.
Course Breakfast
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 10
Author FastPrep Recipes
Ingredients
10cupsRice Chex or Corn Chex cereal
1cupSemi-sweet chocolate chips
½cupPeanut butter
¼cupUnsalted butter
1Teaspoon vanilla extract
½cupsPowdered sugar
Instructions
Prepare the cereal: Place the 10 cups of Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl.
Melt the chocolate mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth. Add vanilla extract once melted.
Coat the cereal by drizzling the chocolate mixture over it, making sure it is evenly coated.InsertRetryMake it persuasive. Gently mix until the cereal is fully coated.
Transfer the coated cereal to a large resealable plastic bag or a large container with a lid to add powdered sugar. Add the powdered sugar. Seal the bag or container and shake until the cereal is fully covered.
Chill and serve: Spread the cereal on a baking sheet to cool. Once cooled.
Notes
You can store Classic Muddy Buddies in an airtight container for up to a week.