Ingredients
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- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon green food coloring (optional)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, place the Rice Chex cereal and set aside. Make sure it is leveled for even coating.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring in peppermint extract afterward for that fresh aroma.
- Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently mix using a spatula until each piece is well-coated with the glossy chocolate mixture.
- Transfer the coated cereal into a resealable bag with powdered sugar. Seal tightly and shake gently until all pieces are evenly coated; listen for the sound of sugar clinging to each piece.
- Spread the muddy buddies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely before serving or packaging away, allowing them to firm up nicely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg