Muddy Buddy Recipe
Muddy Buddies, also known as Puppy Chow, have been popular across the United States since the 1960s. This no-bake treat, developed by General Mills, was first introduced to help promote their Chex cereal.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium microwave-safe bowl
- Measuring cups
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Gallon-sized resealable plastic bag (or a large bowl for coating)
Ingredients
- Chex cereal – 9 cups (any variety, though rice or corn Chex are most common)
- Chocolate chips – 1 cup (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- Creamy peanut butter – ½ cup
- Butter – ¼ cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar – 1½ cups
Instructions
- Start by placing the 9 cups of Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl. This is the base of your Muddy Buddies, providing that signature crunch!
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of chocolate chips, ½ cup peanut butter, and ¼ cup butter. Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth (this usually takes around 1 minute).
- Stir in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to add a hint of extra flavor.
- Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the Chex cereal. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently fold the cereal into the mixture, coating each piece evenly. Be careful not to crush the cereal.
- Transfer the coated cereal into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag (or a large mixing bowl if you prefer). Add 1½ cups of powdered sugar to the bag. Seal the bag tightly, then shake vigorously until the cereal pieces are evenly coated. If using a bowl, gently toss the mixture until coated.
- Once the cereal is evenly coated in powdered sugar, pour it out onto a large baking sheet to cool and dry for a few minutes. After cooling, your Muddy Buddies are ready to eat!