Muddy Buddies

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  • Number of Servings: 18
Ingredients
Ingredients:9 cups Chex® cereal (any variety) 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup peanuts
Directions
Preparation Directions:
1. Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
2. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, stir together chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Stove-Top Directions: Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Number of Servings: 18

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SKYLA*78.

Servings Per Recipe: 18
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 255.1
  • Total Fat: 13.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.9 mg
  • Sodium: 179.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
  • Protein: 5.2 g

Member Reviews
  • GOODMAR
    We make this at the holidays! It is yummy and a good way to get your whole grains from the cereal. - 10/30/08