Muddy Buddies
Serves: 10-12 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes (plus cooling)
The easiest treat you'll make all season! These Muddy Buddies take about 15 minutes to whip up and are perfect for holiday gift tins or a cozy movie night at home. Who else grew up eating these?
Ingredients:
- 1 box (12 oz) Rice Chex cereal
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick; dairy-free if needed)
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Pour the entire box of Rice Chex cereal into a very large bowl and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter together until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter to the melted chocolate mixture and stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the cereal and carefully fold it over with a spatula until every piece is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the powdered sugar over the coated cereal and shake (either in the bowl or a large bag) until fully coated and white.