Brownie Batter Muddy Buddies
A quick and easy no-bake snack that captures the flavor of brownie batter in a crunchy, messy treat. Perfect for movie nights or a chocolate fix without the oven.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal Can substitute with similar square corn or rice cereal.
- 1 cup Chocolate chips Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate as per preference.
- 1/2 cup Peanut butter Can substitute with almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or cookie butter.
- 1/4 cup Butter Unsalted butter is recommended.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For flavor enhancement.
- 1 cup Powdered sugar For dusting.
- 1/4 cup Cocoa powder Adds brownie flavor to the coating.
Optional Add-ins
- 1 pinch Salt Enhances chocolate flavor.
- 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips Can be added after cooling.
- 1/2 cup Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies For cookies and cream variant.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter together until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal in a large bowl.
- Gently stir until all the cereal is well-coated.
Coating
- In a large zip-top bag or container, combine the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add the coated cereal to the bag and shake until fully coated.
Cooling
- Spread the coated cereal mixture onto a sheet pan to cool and set.
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before adding any mini chocolate chips or additional toppings.
Notes
To prevent clumping, let the mixture cool before adding extra ingredients. Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness. Variations include adding dry brownie mix to the coating, swapping chocolate types, or including crushed cookies.