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Classic Homemade Muddy Buddies

A favorite crunchy, chocolatey, and powdered sugar coated snack that everyone loves.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026
Classic Homemade Muddy Buddies
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
5 minutes
Total
15 minutes
Serves
10

Muddy Buddies are a nostalgic snack that always brings back happy memories. This treat is perfect for parties, movie nights, or whenever you need a quick sugar fix without turning on the oven.

The best part is how fast these come together. Make sure you use a large enough bowl so you can coat all the cereal evenly with the chocolate and sugar mixture.

Ingredients

  • 9 cups Chex cereal
  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Measure the cereal into a very large bowl and set it aside.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Microwave the mixture on high for one minute, then stir well. If it is not smooth, continue heating in 30 second increments.

  4. 4

    Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.

  5. 5

    Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and stir gently with a spatula until every piece is coated.

  6. 6

    Pour the powdered sugar into a large food storage bag and add the coated cereal.

  7. 7

    Seal the bag and shake it well until all the pieces are covered in sugar.

  8. 8

    Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet to cool completely before serving.

💡 Tips

Store your Muddy Buddies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also keep them in the fridge if you prefer a chilled snack, or freeze them for up to a month.

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