Muddy Buddies

Muddy Buddies


Ingredients:
9 cups Chex cereal (any variety - I like Rice Chex)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions:
Microwave - 

Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.

In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter 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 bag; shake until well coated. 
Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

or

Directions:
Stove top - 

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 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
Add powdered sugar. 
Seal bag; shake until well coated. 
Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.