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Reese’s Pieces Muddy Buddies Recipe

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A delicious and fun twist on the classic muddy buddies snack, featuring a chocolate and peanut butter coating with crunchy Chex cereal, mini Reese’s cups, and Reese’s pieces for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 9 cups Chex cereal

Chocolate Peanut Butter Coating

  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Coating

  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Add-Ins

  • 1 1/2 cups mini Reese’s cups
  • 1 1/2 cups Reese’s pieces

Instructions

  1. Melt chocolate mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
  2. Coat cereal: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal and stir carefully until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated.
  3. Prepare powdered sugar coating: Place the powdered sugar into two gallon-sized storage bags.
  4. Coat with sugar: Divide the coated cereal evenly between the two bags, seal them tightly, and shake vigorously until the cereal is fully covered with powdered sugar.
  5. Let set: Spread the coated cereal out and allow it to set for 1 hour to let the coating firm up.
  6. Add Reese’s candies: Before serving, gently mix in the mini Reese’s cups and Reese’s pieces to the cereal mixture for added flavor and texture.

Notes

  • If you prefer a smoother texture, warm the peanut butter slightly before melting to ensure it incorporates easily.
  • Use fresh powdered sugar to avoid clumping during coating.
  • Storing the muddy buddies in an airtight container helps maintain their crunch.
  • You can substitute Reese’s pieces with other candy pieces like M&M’s if desired.
  • Shaking the cereal in bags ensures even sugar coating and reduces cleanup.