Muddy Buddies are a delicious snack made with Chex cereal, chocolate, and peanut butter, coated in powdered sugar for a sweet treat.

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9 cups Rice Chex cereal

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1. 1. In a large bowl, measure out the Rice Chex cereal and set aside.

2. 2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.

3. 3. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. Continue to microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.

4. 4. Stir in the vanilla extract to the melted mixture.

5. 5. Pour the chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.

6. 6. Transfer the mixture to a large resealable bag and add the powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake until well coated.

7. 7. Spread the Muddy Buddies onto a baking sheet to cool.

8. 8. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.

For a fun twist, try adding M&M’s or nuts to the mix. Make sure to let the Muddy Buddies cool completely before storing to maintain their crunch.

Keywords: Muddy Buddies, Chex Mix, Snack