Ingredients:

  • 9 cups Chex cereal (Rice, Corn, or a mixture)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, plus more for dusting if needed

Instructions:

  1. Measure out the Chex cereal and pour it into a large bowl.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture.
  4. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal. Gently stir until all the cereal is evenly coated.
  5. Pour half of the powdered sugar into a large resealable bag. Add the chocolate-covered cereal to the bag.
  6. Seal the bag and shake vigorously until the cereal is completely coated in powdered sugar. Add the remaining powdered sugar and shake again.
  7. Spread the Muddy Buddies in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
  8. Break apart any large clumps and serve.