Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies

Hey there, fellow snack enthusiast! Okay, get ready to meet your new best friend: Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies. It’s a playful twist on two favorite things — Snickerdoodles and the good ol’ classic Muddy Buddies. Seriously, this stuff is cozy in a bowl. Cinnamon and sugar hug each bite with flavors that scream “put on your comfiest socks.” You have to try it because, honestly, the nostalgia level here is an A+, and no one can say no to that.

Let me tell you a secret — my little family is absolutely nuts about this. It’s one of those recipes that instantly ends any “what’s for snack?” crisis in our house. Our Saturday night movie marathons basically demand it. I’ll never forget that one time my husband disappeared into the kitchen, and I found him covered in a suspiciously familiar sugary mess. Yup, caught red-handed with these Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies.

Why You’ll Love This Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies

1. It’s the cozy sweater of snacks. Comforting, sweet, and familiar.
2. Dangerously easy to munch by the handful. Help! I can’t stop!
3. Great for any time – late-night cravings, last-minute potlucks, or when you need to bribe your kids.
4. Imagine your favorite childhood flavors having a party. You want to be there.

How to Make It

Alright, gather ’round my fellow kitchen pals. Start by getting your cereal all cozy in a large bowl – like the biggest one you have because you’ll thank me later when everything stays inside. Melt some butter and mix it with vanilla in another little bowl. I confess, I’ve been known to get alive with the vanilla — a splash more never hurt, right? You’ll want it melty, not boiling, unless you’re doing a kitchen science experiment, in which case, proceed. Carefully drizzle that over the cereal, give it a good toss like you’re at a salad bar, and make sure those pieces are totally spoiled silly. Then, you go ham with your cinnamon-sugar mixture. Toss and coat until every single piece is smiling back at you, all dressed up.

Ingredient Notes

– **Chex Cereal**: The stuff of dreams here. Grab the rice version for maximum snack crunch. Don’t eyeball it like me once, unless you like half-soggy results.
– **Butter**: Soft and unsalted is key, unless you like things extra salty. Been there, done that… Let’s just say my kids weren’t impressed.
– **Cinnamon-Sugar Love**: Mix it well. It’s the magic dust here. Trust me, skimping is NOT an option.

Recipe Steps

1. Prepare cereal in the biggest bowl you own.
2. Melt butter with vanilla until kind of liquidy, stir, don’t boil.
3. Drizzle melted butter mix over cereal.
4. Toss cereal to mix, then add in the cinnamon sugar.
5. Shake the bowl (or use a big bag) until evenly coated.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

Storage Tips

Go ahead and store them in an airtight container on your counter — that is, if they last that long with snack ninjas in your house! Cold does something weird to the butter, so they’re best at room temp. Also great for breakfast, but shhhh… that’s between us.

Variations and Substitutions

When things get wild (or when your pantry looks sad), try swapping honey for sugar, or maybe maple syrup. Want it less sweet? Knock the sugar down a tad. You can even dance a little with nutmeg if you’re feeling fancy. Sometimes, I skip the butter altogether and cross my fingers… still here, still snacking!

Frequently Asked Questions

Voila! There you have it — Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies, an irresistible explosion of sweet, cinnamony goodness. Happy snacking!

Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies

This Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies recipe combines the classic buttery cinnamon-sugar flavor with crunchy peanut butter-coated cereal for a perfect sweet and salty snack.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 9 cups Chex Rice Cereal
• ▢ 1 cup white chocolate chips
• ▢ 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter smooth consistency
• ▢ 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 cup powdered sugar
• ▢ 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• ▢ pinch salt optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a large bowl, pour the Rice Chex Cereal and set aside.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and melted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
• Stir vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.
• Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine powdered sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Add the coated cereal mixture, seal the bag, and shake until well coated.
• Spread the Muddy Buddies on parchment paper to cool and set before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to one week. Perfect for parties and holiday gifts!