Real Homemaking

This easy to make snack has been called “Monkey Munch,” “Muddy Buddies,” and “Puppy Chow!” It’s easy to make and everyone LOVES it! Make some for a party, or just to snack on while you watch a movie. Whatever you call it - it’s called delicious!

9 cups Chex cereal (any variety)
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

Stove Method Directions:

• Measure cereal into a large bowl & set aside.
• Heat chocolate chips, peanut butter and the butter over low heat until melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
• Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and stir until evenly coated.
• Pour the mix into a 2 gallon ziploc bag and add powdered sugar, seal bag.
• Shake bag until everything’s well coated then spread the mix on waxed paper to cool.
• Refrigerate in an airtight container.

Microwave Method Directions:

• Place the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a microwaveable bowl and melt uncovered on High for 1 minute. Stir.
• Microwave for another 30 seconds or until mixture is stirred smooth.
• Stir in the vanilla.
• Follow the rest of the directions as above in the Stove Method.

You can also find the recipe on the Chex website here.