Chex Muddy Buddies

By kascott

Ingredients

• 9 cups Chex cereal (any variety)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup margarine or butter (do not use spread or tub products)
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Details

Servings 9

Preparation

Step 1

Microwave Directions:
Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside. Microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in 1-qt microwavable bowl uncovered on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into large Ziploc bag; add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Range-Top Directions:
Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside. Heat chocolate chips, peanut butter and margarine in 1-qt. saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Continue as directed above.

**Reduced-Fat Recipe: omit margarine and vanilla**