Description
Chunky Chex Mix Muddy Buddies are a chocolate-lover’s dream—crunchy cereal coated in rich chocolate and peanut butter, dusted with powdered sugar for that nostalgic sweet bite. This upgraded version is chunkier, gooier, and completely addictive. Perfect for parties, gifts, or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
3 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup mini chocolate chunks or M&M’s (optional)
Instructions
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted.
2. Stir in vanilla extract after removing from the microwave.
3. Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and pour the chocolate mixture over it. Gently stir to evenly coat without breaking the cereal.
4. Transfer the mixture to a large zip-top bag or paper bag. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake until well coated.
5. Spread onto a parchment-lined sheet pan and allow to cool.
6. If using mini chocolate chunks or M&M’s, sprinkle them on top while still slightly warm.
7. Once cooled, store in an airtight container or serve.
Notes
Always cool completely before sealing to avoid soggy texture.
For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.
Don’t over-stir the cereal—it breaks easily when wet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: muddy buddies, chex mix, party snack, no bake, sweet snack