Description
Muddy Buddy Rice Krispies blend classic chocolate peanut butter flavors with crispy cereal treats. Chocolate lovers will savor each delightful, sweet morsel that combines nostalgic snack elements into one irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (180 g / 6.35 oz) rice krispies cereal
- 1 cup (180 g / 6.35 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 g / 4.23 oz) creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups (180 g / 6.35 oz) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60 g / 2.12 oz) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Layer Rice Krispies cereal in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a ready foundation for chocolate coating.
- Craft Chocolate Mixture: Melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until achieving a silky, uniform mixture. Incorporate vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- Combine and Coat: Pour the molten chocolate blend over the cereal, gently folding with a spatula to ensure comprehensive, delicate coverage without crushing the krispies.
- Sugar Transformation: Transfer the chocolate-enrobed cereal into a large resealable bag or container, generously dust with powdered sugar, then seal and shake vigorously to create an even, snow-white coating.
- Set and Store: Spread the coated treats on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing them to cool and solidify completely. Once set, transfer to an airtight container, preserving their crisp texture and decadent flavor profile.
Notes
- Control Chocolate Melting: Use low, steady microwave heat and stir frequently to prevent chocolate burning, ensuring smooth and glossy chocolate coating without graininess.
- Prevent Cereal Crushing: Fold chocolate mixture gently into Rice Krispies using soft, sweeping motions to maintain cereal’s delicate crunch and structural integrity.
- Sugar Coating Technique: Shake container vigorously but carefully to distribute powdered sugar evenly, covering each piece completely without creating clumps or bare spots.
- Storage Strategy: Store in airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness, consuming within 3-5 days to maintain optimal texture and flavor quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg