Muddy Buddies Bars Recipe
These Muddy Buddies Bars are a delicious, no-bake treat combining crispy Chex cereal with a smooth, rich chocolate and peanut butter coating. Easy to make and perfect for a snack or dessert, these bars are sweet, crunchy, and coated with powdered sugar for the perfect finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Chex cereal (any variety)
- 1 & 3/4 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring the paper overhangs the edges for easy removal later. Set aside.
- Melt the chocolate mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the cereal: Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold using a spatula, carefully coating all the pieces without crushing them.
- Press the mixture into the dish: Transfer the coated cereal into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to press it down firmly and evenly into a compact layer.
- Chill to set: Place the dish in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours or until the bars are firm and well set.
- Slice and coat with powdered sugar: Remove the set bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice slowly into bars using a serrated knife. Toss the bars in powdered sugar to coat thoroughly and serve.
Notes
- Use a microwave-safe bowl to avoid melting issues.
- Be gentle when folding the cereal with the chocolate mixture to keep the cereal intact.
- If you prefer, you can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a different flavor.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week for best freshness.
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