Chex cereal coated in yummy peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar creates a super sweet treat. Muddy Buddies are so tasty and addictive, you won’t be able to stop eating!
What are Muddy Buddies?
I’ve always called this tasty treat Muddy Buddies and recently discovered it’s also known as Puppy Chow or Monkey Munch. It is the perfect combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. You can buy it prepackaged but I believe making it at home is the best!
Origin of Muddy Buddies
Though nobody knows for sure who came up with it, Muddy Buddies are thought to have originated in the U.S. around the 1950s or 1960s. They started out as a recipe featured on the Chex cereal box. Over time, they became really popular as an easy and yummy homemade snack, especially during the holidays.
Lets make it
This treat is super easy to make and perfect for parties or sharing with friends. I absolutely love it, especially during the holidays. It’s just so cozy and makes such a sweet gift.
Ingredients
- Chex Cereal: I used a mix of rice Chex and corn Chex but use whatever is best available to you! To me the type doesn’t really change the flavor of it. i ended up using about 2 boxes of Chex mix or 8 to 9 cups.
- Semisweet Chocolate Chips
- Butter
- Peanut Butter:Â Smooth Peanut butter is the best!
- Vanilla Extract
- Powdered Sugar: To be honest I didn’t really measure but it ends up being about 1 1/2 cups to 2 cups.
Tips/Tricks
- I like to add the powdered sugar into gallon bags maybe 1/2 cup at a time then add your chocolate covered Chex and shake bag until it is all covered. Either adding more powered sugar or Chex (depending on which is needed).
- They can stay fresh for up to 1 week store in room temp and air tight container or up to 2 months in the freezer.
You won’t regret making these for family and friends! They are sure to love them and come back wanting more! Personally, I enjoy packing these treats for Christmas goodie bags; they are the perfect treat and so easy to make in bulk.
Here are some recipes of my other sweet treats I think you’ll enjoy:
Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 8-9 Cups Rice Chex cereal It doesn’t matter which flavor
- 1 Cup Unsalted butter
- 1 Cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 Cup Peanut butter Creamy
- 1 Tsp Vanilla extract
- Pinch Salt
- 2 Cups Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add butter, peanut butter, & chocolate so sauce pan and melt on med heat.
- Once melted, remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
- In big bowl add Chex mix then pour chocolate mixture on top and fold in Chex until it is all coated.
- Add about 1 cup of powdered sugar each to 2 gallon sized ziploc bags (you can also use one bag and just keep adding powdered sugar when needed). Scoop about 1/3-1/2 of the Chex into each bag and close. Shake until all Chex is coated and white! Enjoy!
