Are muddy buddies and puppy chow the same thing?

Yes. Muddy Buddies is the branded name used on Chex packaging, and puppy chow is the older informal name common through the Midwest. The recipe is identical.

Why are my muddy buddies soggy or clumpy?

Usually the chocolate mixture was still too hot when it met the cereal, or all the powdered sugar went in at once. Let the melted coating rest a minute or two first, and add the sugar in two rounds, shaking between them.

Which Chex cereal is best for muddy buddies?

Rice Chex gives the lightest, crispest result and is the most common choice. Corn Chex holds up slightly better under the coating. Wheat Chex works but is denser, and it is not gluten-free.

Are muddy buddies gluten-free?

They can be. Rice Chex and Corn Chex are labelled gluten-free, while Wheat Chex is not. Check the chocolate chips as well, since some brands carry a shared-equipment warning.

Can I make muddy buddies without peanut butter?

Sunflower seed butter substitutes directly at the same quantity for a nut-free version. The flavor is earthier and the color a little greener, but the method does not change.

How far ahead can I make muddy buddies?

They are best in the first day or two, while the cereal is still at its crispest. Make them ahead if you need to, but keep the batch sealed in an airtight container rather than open in a bowl.

Should muddy buddies be refrigerated?

No. The fridge does not usefully extend their life, and condensation on the cold coating makes the powdered sugar damp and streaky. Store them airtight at room temperature.

How many servings does one batch make?

Nine cups of cereal makes about nine cups of finished snack, roughly 18 servings at half a cup each.

Muddy Buddies Recipe (Puppy Chow)

Name: Muddy Buddies (Puppy Chow)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 9 cups Chex cereal (Rice, Corn, or a mix of the two); 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup peanut butter; 1/4 cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Muddy Buddies (Puppy Chow)

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Classic muddy buddies, also known as puppy chow: Chex cereal coated in melted chocolate and peanut butter, then shaken in powdered sugar. No-bake, about 15 minutes of work.

Author: afilalmostafa06
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: About 9 cups (18 servings) 1x
Category: Snack
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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9 cups Chex cereal (Rice, Corn, or a mix of the two)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Measure the cereal into a very large bowl, bigger than the cereal needs.
Melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter together in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring between each, until just smooth. Stop as soon as it is smooth.
Stir in the vanilla and let the mixture sit for a minute or two so it is no longer piping hot.
Pour the coating over the cereal and fold gently with a spatula, lifting from the bottom, until no dry cereal remains.
Shake the coated cereal with half the powdered sugar in a large zip-top bag or lidded container until evenly dusted.
Add the remaining powdered sugar and shake again.
Spread in a single layer on parchment and leave about 30 minutes to set before serving.

Notes

Total time covers the roughly 15 minutes of active work. Allow a further 30 minutes of hands-off setting time on parchment before serving. Letting the melted mixture cool for a minute before it meets the cereal, and adding the powdered sugar in two rounds rather than one, are the two steps that decide whether the coating turns out crisp or clumpy. Rice and Corn Chex are labelled gluten-free; Wheat Chex is not.

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1/2 cup

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