Description
Muddy Buddy Rice Krispies is a delightful, crunchy snack combining the classic crispy texture of Rice Krispies cereal with a rich, creamy coating of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, all dusted with powdered sugar. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for parties, after-school snacks, or anytime you crave a sweet, nostalgic dessert with a twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate mixture: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and unsalted butter together, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Add vanilla extract: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly to enhance the flavor.
- Coat the cereal: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal in a large bowl. Gently stir until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture, taking care not to crush the cereal.
- Coat with powdered sugar: Transfer the coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag or a covered mixing bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar, seal the bag or cover the bowl, and shake or toss until the cereal is fully coated in the powdered sugar for that signature Muddy Buddy look.
- Cool and set: Spread the coated Muddy Buddy Rice Krispies onto a baking sheet in an even layer and allow them to cool and set at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Store: Once set, store the Muddy Buddy Rice Krispies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness and crunchiness.
Notes
- For a fun twist, you can use white chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate or drizzle melted chocolate over the finished cereal for extra decoration.
- Add mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or crushed nuts to the powdered sugar coating for added texture and flavor variety.
- This snack is perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or as an after-school treat for kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
