Chocolate Lovers Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex or Chocolate Chex
- 1 1/2 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter (4 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup M&M's
- optional add-ins: chocolate sprinkles (mini chocolate chips, chocolate chips, your favorite chocolate candy...)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside. Measure cereal into a large bowl; set aside.
- In a 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 15 seconds, stir, and another 1-2 times of 15 seconds or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into a 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
- Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool.
- (Alternately, you could gently mix together the chocolate covered Chex mixture in the large bowl with the powdered sugar and cocoa powder using a large spoon.)
- Sprinkle the M&M's and any additional add-ins if desired, throughout the mixture.
- Enjoy!
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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