If you grew up in the Midwest, you probably remember Muddy Buddies (aka Puppy Chow) as the star of every bake sale. Now that you're an adult, make and eat a whole batch by yourself and feel like a champion. Here's an easy homemade Muddy Buddy recipe to help you #tbt to simpler times.
Crispy Chex cereal gets a major upgrade when it's coated in melted peanut butter and chocolate, and tossed so lovingly in as much or as little powdered sugar as your heart desired (#YourMuddyBuddiesYourChoice).
Sweet, crunchy, nutty, and full of chocolate, Puppy Chow is arguably one of the most addictive desserts in existence. All you need is a few simple ingredients, a microwave-safe bowl, and 20 minutes.
So make this easy Muddy Buddy recipe ASAP. Trust me, when you're looking up from the empty bowl in a few hours wondering how you managed to consume an entire batch so quickly, you'll be darn glad you did.
Easy Muddy Buddy Recipe
- Prep Time:20 mins
- Cook Time:0
- Total Time:20 mins
- Servings:6
- Easy
- 6 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons butter or non-dairy butter - optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla - optional
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar - more if desired
Ingredients
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Step 1
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate by heating in 30-second increments, stirring between each until chocolate is almost (but not completely) melted. This will take 60-90 seconds, depending on your microwave.
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Step 2
Add peanut butter and butter (if using) to chocolate, and continue to microwave again in 30-second increments until both chocolate and peanut butter are melted, roughly 60-90 more seconds.
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Step 3
Mix chocolate and peanut butter mixture well.
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Step 4
Add cereal to chocolate and peanut butter mixture, and stir gently to coat the cereal in the chocolate peanut butter mixture, being careful to not crush the cereal.
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Step 5
Pour cereal mixture into a large resealable food bag. Add powdered sugar and shake until cereal is evenly coated.
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Step 6
Spread mixture onto a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet, allow to cool, and enjoy. Store in an airtight plastic bag or container.