Servings: About 10 cups
Total Time: 20 minutes + cooling
Let’s Talk Muddy Buddies
Alright, if you’re a peanut butter lover, this one’s for you.
These Double Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies are rich, creamy, crunchy, and perfectly sweet.
It’s the classic snack mix we all know and love—but we’re doubling up on the peanut butter for even more nutty goodness.
This one’s easy to make and dangerously easy to eat.
❤️ Why I Love This Recipe
I’ve always loved the original muddy buddies, but one day I thought—why not go all in on the peanut butter? And wow. It took everything I loved about the original and made it better. This version has:
- Double the peanut butter flavor—both melted in and powdered on
- Crunchy texture with a creamy, candy-like coating
- Takes 20 minutes to whip up
- Perfect for parties, road trips, or gifting
- No baking, no stress
🔬 Why This Recipe Works (Quick Science)
Melted peanut butter and chocolate coat each Chex square, giving you that rich outer shell. The powdered peanut butter (PB2 or similar) in the sugar coating kicks the flavor up a notch while keeping the final result light and not overly sweet. Shaking the coated mix with powdered sugar helps dry it out fast and keeps it from clumping.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Overheating the chocolate-peanut butter mix: It’ll seize up. Microwave in short bursts.
- Adding cereal too early: Wait until the chocolate mix is smooth.
- Using too little sugar: It won’t set up right and gets sticky.
- Stirring too hard: You’ll crush the cereal. Be gentle.
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter (unsalted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup powdered peanut butter (like PB2)
🔧 Tools You’ll Need
- Large mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Spatula
- Large zip-top bag or container with lid
- Measuring cups and spoons
🔁 Substitutions & Variations
- Swap semi-sweet chips for milk or dark chocolate
- Use almond butter or sunflower butter if needed
- Add chopped peanuts or mini peanut butter cups
- Dust with cocoa powder along with sugar for a chocolatey version
⏲️ Make-Ahead Tips
- You can make this up to 5 days ahead
- Store in an airtight container at room temp
- Avoid humid environments to keep it crunchy
🍽️ What to Serve With
- Cold milk or hot coffee
- Salty snack mix or popcorn
- Ice cream as a topping
- Chocolate-peanut butter cookies for a theme party
🤔 FAQ
Q: Can I use chunky peanut butter?
A: It works, but creamy gives a smoother coat.
Q: Can I freeze muddy buddies?
A: Yep! Freeze in a zip-top bag, then thaw on the counter.
Q: What’s powdered peanut butter?
A: It’s peanut butter with the oil removed—adds flavor without heaviness.
Q: How long does it last?
A: Up to a week in a sealed container at room temp.
📦 Leftovers & Storage
- Store in an airtight container or zip bag
- Room temp for up to 7 days
- Freeze for longer storage (up to 2 months)
- Shake again before serving if needed
👩🍳 How to Make Double Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies
Step 1: Measure and Prep the Cereal
Pour 9 cups of Rice Chex into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
Step 2: Melt the Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, add:
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter
Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth and melted. Then stir in:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Step 3: Pour and Gently Stir
Pour the melted mixture over the cereal. Gently fold with a spatula until all the Chex are evenly coated.
Step 4: Mix with Powdered Sugar + PB Powder
In a large zip-top bag or container, combine:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup powdered peanut butter
Add the coated cereal. Seal the bag and shake it until everything is evenly coated and no clumps remain.
Step 5: Cool and Let Set
Pour the coated cereal onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread it out and let it cool and set completely (about 10–15 minutes).
✅ Final Step: Serve or Store
Once cooled, transfer to a bowl for serving or pack into containers for snacking or gifting. Enjoy!
Now you’ve got a snack mix that’s next-level good—salty, sweet, peanut buttery, and totally addictive. Try it once, and you’ll keep coming back. Let me know how yours turns out or tag your own twist—I’d love to hear it!
