Muddy Buddies (Puppy Chow)

Ingredients

• 9 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex Cereal (any standard flavor; use fresh cereal for best crunch)
• 1 cup Semi‑Sweet Chocolate Chips (can substitute dark or milk chocolate chips)
• 0.25 cup Butter (salted or unsalted, softened)
• 0.5 cup Peanut Butter (natural or store‑bought; can use almond butter instead)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla preferred)
• 1.75 cups Powdered Sugar (sifted; can make homemade by blending granulated sugar)

Instructions

1. Measure Cereal

   Measure out 9 cups of Rice Chex or Corn Chex and place it in a large mixing bowl.

   Time: PT2M

2. Measure Chocolate, Butter, and Peanut Butter

   Measure 1 cup chocolate chips, 0.25 cup butter, and 0.5 cup peanut butter.

   Time: PT2M

3. Melt Chocolate‑Butter‑Peanut Butter Mixture

   Place chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter in the microwave‑safe bowl. Microwave in 30‑second bursts, stirring between each burst, until the mixture is completely smooth.

   Time: PT4M

4. Add Vanilla

   Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the melted mixture.

   Time: PT30S

5. Coat Cereal with Chocolate Mixture

   Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal in the large bowl. Gently fold with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated, being careful not to crush the cereal.

   Time: PT2M

6. Add Powdered Sugar

   Sprinkle 1.75 cups of powdered sugar over the coated cereal. Toss or shake (using a resealable bag) until every piece is fully covered and the mixture is no longer sticky.

   Time: PT2M

7. Transfer to Serving Dish

   Move the finished Muddy Buddies to a serving dish or airtight container.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

390

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

2 g