
Chocolate-peanut butter Chex cereal coated in powdered sugar
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12
9 cups
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Chocolate-peanut butter Chex cereal coated in powdered sugar
Crispy Chex cereal coated in melted chocolate and peanut butter, then tossed in a mountain of powdered sugar. The addictive Midwestern snack also known as Muddy Buddies.
10m
Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
12
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Puppy chow (or Muddy Buddies) is the ultimate potluck snack—chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar coating every piece of Chex cereal. It disappears faster than anything else on the table.
Melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter together in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal in a large bowl. Fold gently until every piece is coated.
Pour the coated cereal into a large zip-lock bag with powdered sugar. Seal and shake vigorously until evenly coated.
Spread on parchment paper to cool, then transfer to a serving bowl.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving
Arrange on a platter for easy sharing at your next gathering
Pair with your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor
The square shape holds the coating best
Each creates a delicious variation
Test Kitchen Pick
Vanilla Extract
Helpful Pantry Staple
For baking and desserts, vanilla is often carrying more aroma than people expect. A better bottle gives the whole recipe a cleaner finish.
This is a small pantry move that usually makes baked goods taste more complete.
Vanilla extract is one of the easiest pantry upgrades to keep using.
Shop vanilla extract for this recipeUse a large zip-lock bag for shaking—it coats more evenly than tossing in a bowl.
Make sure the cereal is fully coated in chocolate before adding to the powdered sugar.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
Serve at room temperature. No heating needed.
Per serving (8mg) · 12 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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