Description
This Easter Muddy Buddies recipe is a quick and easy no-bake snack made with Chex cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. It’s the perfect sweet and crunchy treat for Easter gatherings, gift bags, and family fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Chex cereal (any variety)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 bag Easter M&M’s (pastel colors)
- 1 bag mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted mixture over the Chex cereal and gently mix until fully coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal to a large ziplock bag, add powdered sugar, and shake until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and let it cool.
- Sprinkle with Easter M&M’s and mini marshmallows.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.
- White chocolate can be used instead of semi-sweet chocolate for a different flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American