Muddy Buddies

Blog # 8

This recipe you can find on any box of Chex cereal. It's great for any occasion - snack, potluck, dessert.  It's also a great way use your WIC checks (if you are on it), especially if your kids and you are only into sweet cereals.  I'm sure most of you have this recipe in your recipe box.  It's super easy to make and only takes about 15 minutes to make.

INGREDIENTS

9 cups of Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Chocolate Chex, or Honey Nut Chex
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

DIRECTIONS

1.  In a large bowl, measure out cereal.  Set aside.
2. In a 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter uncovered on High for 1 minute; stir.  Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until the mixture can be stirred smooth.  Stir vanilla.  Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.  Pour in 2-gallon resealable food storage plastic bag.
3.  Add powdered sugar.  Seal bag; shake until well coated.  Spread on waxed paper to cool.  Store in airtight container in refrigerator.