Let's Make Muddy Buddies!

Muddy Buddies are a quick, delicious, and easy snack that is perfect for children or on the go! 



Tools Needed:

        Large-sized mixing bowl

        Medium-sized microwave safe bowl

        Spoon

        2 gallon resealable plastic bag

        Wax paper

        Cookie Sheet

        Microwave


Ingredients Needed:

        Some kind of Chex Cereal (Corn, Chocolate, Rice)

        ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

        ¼ cup peanut butter

        ⅛ cup butter (or margarine)

        ½  tsp vanilla extract

        ¾ cups powdered sugar


Let's get started!

Take the mixing bowl and measure out 3 cups of cereal. Set aside for later use.

Measure chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter into the microwavable bowl.

Microwave uncovered chocolate mixture on high for 1 minute.

Stir contents before placing back in microwave for another 30 seconds. The mixture should be easily stirrable and smooth.

Stir in vanilla before pouring chocolate mixture over the cereal. Make sure the cereal is evenly coated.

Pour the cereal into the 2 gallon bag and add powdered sugar over the top. Seal the bag.

Toss the contents of the bag around until everything is coated with sugar.

Spread mixture out on the wax paper-covered cookie sheet and allow to cool.

Enjoy immediately or place in airtight container for storage in refrigerator.