Muddy Buddies (aka Puppy Chow)
This beloved sweet treat goes by two names - Muddy Buddies or Puppy Chow - but delivers one irresistible snacking experience. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-fuss recipe transforms ordinary cereal into a chocolate-coated, powdered sugar-dusted delight that both kids and adults can't resist.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Saucepan
- Ziplock Bags
Ingredients
For Muddy Buddies
- 8 cups chex cereal rice Chex, corn Chex or a combination
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter or add a pinch salt if using unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Measure cereal into a large bowl. Set aside.
- Divide powdered sugar between two ziplock bags, adding 1 cup to each bag.* Set aside.
- In a saucepan add chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter (and salt, if using unsalted butter) and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until melted and smooth. (Don't over-heat it--just warm it until melted and smooth.)
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour over the prepared cereal in the bowl and stir to coat evenly. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Divide coated cereal between the two ziplock bags with powdered sugar, seal the bag and shake to coat the cereal.
- Muddy buddies will stay fresh for up to 1 week stored in an air-tight container at room temperature or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 103gProtein: 14gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 518mgPotassium: 577mgFiber: 12gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 851IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 22mg
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