Muddy Buddies!

Why whenever I hear muddy buddies do I get so excited? I'm salivating just thinking about these babies. So I know this errs on the junk food side of things, but every one needs to veg out once in a while right? I happen to do this every night watching my shows like tonight ie: Modern Family and Cougar town. Is that how you use ie? I hope so. Anyway bust these babies out and your kids will be kneeling at your feet kissing the ground you walk on. Well maybe not that, but they will eat them and be happy and that's all you can really ask for right?


9 cups Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex or Chocolate Chex cereal (or combination)
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


1. Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
2. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.