Muddy Buddy Rice Krispies (Printer-friendly)

Crunchy cereal squares coated in chocolate-peanut butter and dusted with powdered sugar. A quick 20-minute treat for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cereal Base

01 - 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

→ Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mixture

02 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Powdered Sugar Coating

06 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

# Directions:

01 - Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface to prevent sticking.
02 - Place the Rice Krispies cereal in a large mixing bowl, ensuring enough space for coating later.
03 - Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval, until completely melted and smooth, approximately 1–2 minutes total.
04 - Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture until well incorporated.
05 - Pour the warm chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies. Gently fold with a spatula until all cereal pieces are evenly coated without crushing them.
06 - Transfer the coated cereal mixture to the prepared baking pan. Press lightly into an even layer, being careful not to compress the cereal too tightly.
07 - Place powdered sugar in a large zip-top bag. Cut the Rice Krispies mixture into squares, then add pieces to the bag and gently shake until well coated with powdered sugar.
08 - Remove coated squares from the bag and place on a wire rack or parchment-lined tray. Allow to set for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They take twenty minutes from start to finish, which is dangerous when you need a sweet fix now
  • The powdered sugar coating creates this incredible sweet-salty-crunchy situation that nobody can resist
  • You probably have everything in your pantry already, no special grocery run required
02 -
  • Press the mixture into the pan too firmly and you will lose the airy crunch that makes these special
  • Let the chocolate mixture cool slightly before coating the cereal or you will end up with soggy krispies
  • The powdered sugar step is not optional, it is what transforms them from chocolate cereal into actual muddy buddies
03 -
  • Use a rubber spatula to fold the cereal gently, metal tools will crush the delicate krispies
  • Let the squares set completely before tossing in powdered sugar or the coating will slide right off
  • Work quickly once the chocolate is melted, it starts seizing up if it sits too long

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