Peanut Butter Lovers Christmas Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 1 box (12 oz. (about 11 cups) Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex or Chocolate Chex cereal (or combination))
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter (4 tablespoons)
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup Holiday Peanut Butter M&M's
- 1 bag (8 oz. Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Minis (cut in half if desired))
Instructions
- Line 2 baking sheets with wax paper and set aside. Pour cereal into a very large bowl; set aside.
- In 1-1.5 quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 15-30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
- Add powdered sugar and gently stir into chocolate covered cereal. Spread cereal on the two baking sheets to cool. Once cool, put the Muddy Buddies into desired container or gift bags, by adding a small amount of Muddy Buddies then sprinkle a few M&M’s and Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and repeat.
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Notes
For even more peanut butter additions feel free to add peanuts, peanut butter chips or Reese's Pieces.
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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