Muddy Buddies is a fun recipe and can be completely customized. I’ve made two version, one blue and one pink. But feel free to use any cake mix to flavor these!!
Updated 08/10/2021
Here is the blue version that I made.
Is it puppy chow or muddy buddies?
They are the same thing, and both have different ingredients and versions of them. So, you can customize them to whatever holiday, event you need them for. Make them by a specific color, or one of your favorite flavors like red velvet or the new rage…confetti.
What are muddy buddies made of?
A combination of Chex cereal coated with a melted mixture of chocolate chips, butter, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Then you add powdered sugar. They are one of the most addicting snacks you’ll ever make. Because we like to change things up, we have been rewriting this recipe too. For example, I used cake mix in my recipe in lieu of powdered sugar. And, in this recipe, I do not use peanut butter like the traditional recipes call for.
Can muddy buddies be frozen?
Yes. You can freeze them. Use an airtight container. They will last about 3 months in the freezer. Let thaw at room temp before eating.
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Muddy Buddies
Equipment
- Large bowl
- 9×13 Baking dish
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 2 Cups White Chocolate Chips 12 oz bag
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 Tbsp Butter
- 1 1/2 Cup Cake Mix Pick your desired color or flavor
- 1 Tbsp Sugar sprinkles Match your cake mix color/flavor
- 2 Tbsp Multi colored decor sprinkles
- 1/2 Cup M&Ms Optional
Instructions
- Place cereal in large bowl. Set aside
- Mix all sprinkles & M&Ms in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a microwavable bowl, melt the chocolate, vanilla and butter (30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until melted). If chocolate seizes up, add 1 tbsp of milk until desired consistency.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and mix until covered.
- Pour the cereal/chocolate mix in a large baggie. Add the cake mix and sprinkles. Shake until well coated.
- Pour mix onto a baking sheet until set. 1-2 hours.
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ohhh how fun! just think of all the color/flavor combos out there with this recipe! Appreciate your sharing with us!
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These are so much fun. I love the color, they could be served at so many events. Thank you so much for linking up to Dare to Share this week, you are today’s Dare to Share Feature of the Day.
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These are so cute! I’d do blue, too.
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The kids loved it! You like blue too huh? 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!
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I have not seen the blue Funfetti Cake mix yet – what a fun snack! Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
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Wow!!! That is super super bright!!! Thank you for posting with us at #foodiefridays!
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Your Blue Muddy Buddies look amazing! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Your post has been pinned with the party!
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This looks fantastic. I love muddy buddies and the color blue!
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Oh Bobbie, just fun blue treats, do we have smurfs under tow? How fun for kids, or like mentioned a party.
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That looks like great fun for the kids! I never would have thought to do that!
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My kids would love this!!! I may have to make this for my daughters next birthday party 🙂
I think it would be great at a kids party. What color will you be making?
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My oldest daughter wants a Rise of the Guardians party so I think blue with white sprinkles would go nicely
I bet that will look cool! I want to see that movie!! I’m guessing it was good 🙂
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This is especially fun for a baby shower when you know the baby will be a boy (or pink for a girl.) You are my neighbor at Friendship Friday with Ramona.
I wish I had thought of this back when we did my daughter’s baby shower. Will definitely do it in the future!! Thanks for stopping by and checking it out!
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I’m like that with some foods…I won’t even try it if it looks weird to me. Thanks for stopping by Nicole. Much appreciated!
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I LOVE these things. I actually just bout a container at Sheetz (not sure if you know what that is but its an amazing gas station we have in PA) and I thought to myself how I have not made these in several years. I am excited to make a blue batch…or my daughters bday is in 2 weeks maybe some pink ones for that! now im hungry..yay lol
Jess
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What a great idea! Very festive!
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What a cool idea! I def need to try a pink version!
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That would be my choice…I let Sarah pick the color 🙂 Thanks for checking it out!
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