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Three stacked muddy buddy bars, dusted with powdered sugar, showcasing the chocolate and cereal layers with a soft, crumbly texture.

Muddy Buddy Bars

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These Muddy Buddy Bars are a sweet and crunchy treat that brings a fun twist to the classic snack mix.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 12 Bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 384
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups rice Chex cereal or any crispy rice cereal
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows for melting into the chocolate mixture
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips provides rich chocolate flavor
  • ⅔ cup peanut butter smooth or crunchy for texture
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter adds richness and creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds flavor depth
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar for dusting the bars before serving

Method
 

  1. Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on either side.
  2. Add 6 cups rice Chex cereal to a large bowl.
  3. Add 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, ⅔ cup peanut butter, and 6 tablespoons salted butter to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until everything is smooth and completely melted.
  4. Stir in 4 cups mini marshmallows and heat for another 45-60 seconds. Stir until the marshmallows are fully melted.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract before pouring the chocolate mixture over the cereal. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
  6. Transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared pan and even it out as much as you can. Let the bars chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, until the bars are firm.
  7. Before serving, remove the bars from the pan, dust liberally with ⅓ cup powdered sugar, and slice into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1BarCalories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 436IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These Muddy Buddy Bars are a perfect treat for any occasion—easy to make, super satisfying, and sure to please everyone with their combination of marshmallows, peanut butter, and chocolate.

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