Muddy Buddies

Prep Time: 15 Minutes      Start to Finish: 45 Minutes

1 cup milk chocolate chips (recipe calls for semi-sweet)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 tsp vanilla
9 cups Chex Cereal (any variety)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1. In a 1 quart microwave bowl, mix chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave uncovered on high 1minute, stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla.
2. In large bowl, pour in cereal. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2 gallon food storage plastic bag.
3. Add poweder sugar to bag and seal. Shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool about 30 minutes. Store in airtight container in refrigerate.

Stove top directions: Into large bowl, measure cereal, set aside. In a 1 quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2 gallon food storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar, seal bag, shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 30 minutes. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. 18 Servings at 1/2 cup each.


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