Chex Muddy Buddies

This homemade muddy buddies recipe will quickly become a go-to treat, whether you’re giving it as gifts or enjoying it at home!

How to Make Muddy Buddies

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

What Are Muddy Buddies? 

“Muddy buddies” (a.k.a. puppy chow) is the name for a homemade candy or snack that’s main ingredients include cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. General Mills sells their own version of the popular treat, but making it at home is a fun and easy activity for all ages. 

How to Make Homemade Muddy Buddies

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this muddy buddies recipe: 

1. Microwave the chocolate and peanut butter together, then stir in the vanilla. 
2. Pour the mixture over the cereal and toss until it’s completely coated. 
3. Transfer to a bag with powdered sugar and shake to coat. 
4. Allow the muddy buddies to cool and set on wax paper. 

How to Store Muddy Buddies

After the muddy buddies have cooled and set, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you’d like to prep ahead for the holiday season, you can freeze the muddy buddies for up to two months. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“This is a yummy treat that everybody loves,” according to Ilovebaking03865. “You can switch out the Chex flavors for your own touch!”

“This is so easy and yummy,” raves Lea. “And versatile! I used butterscotch chips with the peanut butter mixture and poured over half of the cereal.”

"This recipe turned out amazing,” says Jade. “Everybody loved it and the texture was fantastic. It was absolutely addicting and disappeared very quickly. I will make it again!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams