Description
Crunchy, chocolatey treats perfect for sharing and enjoying any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups rice cereal
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup heart-shaped sprinkles (optional)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your space. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Measure out the cereal.
- Melt chocolate and peanut butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each burst until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla until the flavor is even.
- Add chocolate to cereal: Pour the rice cereal into a large bowl. Slowly add the melted mixture and stir gently to coat each piece.
- Add cocoa powder: Sprinkle the unsweetened cocoa over the coated cereal and fold gently until evenly distributed.
- Powdered sugar coating: Put the powdered sugar in a large zip bag, add the chocolate-coated cereal, seal, and shake until coated.
- Add sprinkles if desired and mix gently so they don’t melt.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and let it cool and set for about 30 minutes.
- Optional: Melt the white chocolate chips and drizzle over the cooled Muddy Buddies for a pretty finish.
- Once cool, serve right away or pack into an airtight container.
Notes
Use a gentle hand when stirring to prevent the cereal from breaking. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Muddy Buddies, Snack, Sweet Treat