Muddy Buddies “Puppy Chow” Chex Mix
Whether it’s called muddy buddies or puppy chow, this peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar Chex mix is a must-have holiday snack!
What Do You Call This Chex Mix?
Muddy Buddies. Monkey Mix. Puppy Chow.
Whether you call it muddy buddies, monkey mix, or puppy chow, this classic peanut butter chocolate Chex mix is a must-have recipe! But why?
Chocolate + Peanut Butter + Powdered Sugar + Chex Cereal = HEAVEN.
Equipment Needed for Puppy Chow
- large mixing bowl
- 1 quart microwavable bowl
- 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag
- airtight food container
- waxed paper
Ingredients Needed for Muddy Buddies
Chex Cereal: Light, crunchy, and bite-sized—Chex is the perfect base. It gives every handful that irresistible crunch we all love.
Semisweet Chocolate Chips: These melt down into a rich, silky chocolate coating that wraps around the cereal and makes everything taste extra cozy and sweet.
Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter brings that nutty, salty-sweet balance that makes this mix so addictive. It blends beautifully with the chocolate.
Butter or Margarine: A little butter helps everything melt together smoothly, giving the mixture a velvety texture that coats the cereal just right.
Vanilla Extract: Just a splash of vanilla adds warmth and a hint of sweetness that ties all the flavors together.
Powdered Sugar: And finally, powdered sugar gives the whole batch that classic snowy finish—sweet, soft, and impossible to stop snacking on.
or an air-tight container to retain freshness.☞ also check out our Sugar Cookie Chex Mix and White Chocolate Cranberry Chex Mix
How to Make Muddy Buddies
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
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.
Add powdered sugar. Seal ziploc bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
STOVE TOP DIRECTIONS:
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Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
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In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into a 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
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Add powdered sugar. Seal ziploc bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
Get the Puppy Chow Recipe
Muddy Buddy "Puppy Chow" Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal, any variety
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
- Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
- 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.
- Add powdered sugar. Seal ziploc bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
STOVE TOP DIRECTIONS:
- Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into a 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
- Add powdered sugar. Seal ziploc bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
23 Comments on “Muddy Buddies “Puppy Chow” Chex Mix”
this is one of my all time favorite treats EVER. nom nom nom 😉
Mmmm you make me hungry!!!
oh i forgot about this! I old child hood favorite!
Ooooh this stuff is so delish!
If I make this stuff I seriously cannot STOP! I love it.
oh my gosh, how lame is it that I have never heard of that? it looks so good!!! Yummy!
We LOVE this recipe. We have been making it for years!!
We love it even more now because it’s actually GLUTEN FREE when you use Chex!
Everyone seems to love this stuff!! I make it at Christmastime and throw in some of those red and green M&Ms to make it a little festive–easy and fun!!
@Sharon, M&Ms=great idea.
I’ve made this with my daughters a few times and everyone just loves it.
@Jenn, A little addicting, right???
Oh wow, I’ve NEVER heard of this, but I really want to try it now!!
@Desiree Fawn,
@Desiree Fawn, What? Are you serious? Maybe this isn’t popular in CA? It is soooo yummy. The best part is when you melt the chocolate/peanut butter/butter in a pot. Smells & tastes amazing.
@Mom Spark, Hah, yeah it must not be a big thing here — or perhaps I’m living under a rock. I’ll ask my mom if she’s ever heard of it 🙂
@Desiree Fawn, I insist that you try it. I’m totally bringing you some to BlogHer.
I love this stuff! I always get a stomach ache, because I always overeat it, but I do love it!
Just bought some today by chex called Muddie Buddies hehe I guess because Puppy Chow was taken. In a pinch theirs is good too.
What a nice treat to keep out for snacking…the heck with the kids..I want some.
Yum! I bought ingredients to make this this weekend….can’t wait!
Looks awesome but name should be changed. Someone will give it to a puppy and it would be toxic.
I absolutely LOVE puppy chow and cannot wait to try this recipe! Thank you for this!!
You will love it!