Description
This Chunky Chex Mix Muddy Buddies recipe is a rich and indulgent twist on classic muddy buddies, featuring thick clusters of chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar over crunchy Chex cereal. Perfect for parties, gifts, or snacking, this no-bake dessert mix is a sweet and salty treat everyone loves.
Ingredients
6 cups Chex cereal
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and fully melted.
2. Stir in the vanilla extract once melted.
3. Add Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold until every piece is thoroughly coated.
4. Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool slightly so the chunks hold together.
5. Transfer to a large zip-top bag or container, add powdered sugar, and shake gently to coat.
6. Refrigerate for 20 minutes for a firmer, chunkier texture.
7. Serve in bowls or portion into snack bags or jars.
Notes
Let the mix cool slightly before adding powdered sugar to keep clusters chunky.
Use corn or rice Chex cereal for best texture.
Store leftovers in the fridge to keep the coating set and crunchy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg