Recipe: Puppy Chow aka Muddy Buddies

This childhood favorite is so easy to make. It’s also quite addictive, to make sure to make A LOT of it!

Ingredients:

• 9 cups of Chex cereal (use corn Chex for Gluten-Free)
• 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 of cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1 .5 cups of powdered sugar

Directions:

Microwave:

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:

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

Thanks to Food Pusher for the picture!