Snacks

Muddy buddies is an easy no-bake sweet and crunchy cereal snack mix. Another popular name for this favorite mix is puppy food. Chow down — it's doggone good! Store muddy buddies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Ingredients
  • 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 3 cups Chocolate Chex cereal
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Step By Step Method
  1. Combine all cereals in a large bowl; set aside.
  2. Place chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a 1-quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute, then stir. Continue warming mixture until smooth and combined, about 30 seconds longer. Stir in vanilla.
  3. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal and stir until evenly coated. Transfer to a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag.
  4. Add powdered sugar to the bag and seal; shake until well-coated. Evenly spread cereal out onto waxed paper to cool.