S’mores Muddy Buddies
These S’mores Muddy Buddies are a mix of sweet, chocolate, and peanut butter with Chex and Golden Grahams. It’s a simple snack recipe that is perfect for holiday gatherings, family movie nights, or even as a homemade gift in a jar.
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If you love Chex Cereal snack recipes, you may want to try my Cookie Monster Snack Mix or my Pink Puppy Chow Snack Mix.
How to Make S’mores Muddy Buddies
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 1 cup of chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in 30-second increments, stirring well each time, until smooth and melted.
2. Divide the powdered sugar between two gallon-sized storage bags and set aside.
3. Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal and toss until evenly coated.
4. Divide the coated cereal between the two bags of powdered sugar. Seal and shake until each piece is fully coated.
5. Pour into a serving bowl and add the remaining chocolate chips, marshmallows, and Golden Grahams. Mix gently and enjoy!
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Use fresh cereal for the best crunch. Stale Chex or Golden Grahams won’t give you that light, crispy texture.
- Melt the chocolate slowly. Heating in 30-second increments keeps it smooth and prevents burning. Give it a good stir each time.
- Coat the cereal while the chocolate is warm. This helps the powdered sugar stick better and keeps everything from clumping.
- Shake in two bags instead of one. Splitting the mix into two bags makes it easier to coat evenly without crushing the cereal.
- Let it cool before serving. The mix tastes best once the chocolate has set a little and the pieces aren’t sticky.
- Add-ins are flexible. You can swap the chocolate chips for mini M&Ms, add crushed graham crackers, or sprinkle in holiday-themed candies.
- Store in an airtight container. It stays fresh for about 4–5 days at room temperature. If it gets soft, pop it in the fridge for a bit to firm back up.
S’mores Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups Golden Grahams cereal
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 1 cup chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla in 30-second increments, stirring well each time, until smooth and melted.
- Divide the powdered sugar between two gallon-sized storage bags and set aside.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal and toss until evenly coated.
- Divide the coated cereal between the two bags of powdered sugar. Seal and shake until each piece is fully coated.
- Pour into a serving bowl and add the remaining chocolate chips, marshmallows, and Golden Grahams. Mix gently and enjoy!
