- Measure the Cereal
Pour the 7 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a very large mixing bowl. - Melt the Mixture
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. - Coat the Cereal
Pour the melted mixture over the cereal. Gently stir with a spatula until every piece is evenly coated. - Add the Sweet Coating
Transfer coated cereal into a large Ziploc bag (or divide into two if needed). Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake until all cereal pieces are coated and no longer sticky. - Cool & Serve
Spread on a baking sheet to cool and dry. Store in an airtight container.
Variations
- Nutella Muddy Buddies – Swap peanut butter with Nutella.
- S’mores Mix – Add mini marshmallows and graham cracker pieces after coating.
- Holiday Twist – Mix in red & green M&Ms for Christmas or pastel ones for Easter.
- Savory Mix – Use the 7 cups Rice Chex for homemade Chex Mix with pretzels, nuts, and savory seasoning instead of sweet coating.
Final Thought: With just 7 cups of Rice Chex cereal, you can whip up sweet, crunchy Muddy Buddies (or even a savory Chex Mix) in minutes. It’s the ultimate quick snack that everyone will reach for again and again.