Description
Fluffernutter Muddy Buddies are a crunchy, sweet, and peanut buttery snack with Rice Chex cereal coated in chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallow fluff, dusted with powdered sugar and optionally mixed with mini marshmallows, peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, and Reese’s Pieces.
Ingredients
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- 6 1/2 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup marshmallow fluff
- Pinch of salt
- Optional mix-ins: mini marshmallows, mini peanut butter cups, mini chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, Reese’s Pieces
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter until smooth.
- Stir in marshmallow fluff, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
- Place Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour chocolate-peanut butter-fluff mixture over cereal and gently fold to coat evenly.
- Sift powdered sugar over coated cereal and fold gently to cover all pieces.
- Fold in optional mix-ins if desired.
- Spread mixture on a baking sheet to cool or transfer to an airtight container. Serve or store as desired.
Notes
- Cool completely before storing to maintain crunch.
- Optional mix-ins can be customized for flavor and texture.
- Use gentle folding to avoid breaking cereal pieces.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg