This Reese’s Muddy Buddies Recipe is the ultimate sweet snack mix — crunchy chocolate Chex cereal coated in melted peanut butter and chocolate, dusted with powdered sugar, and packed with Reese’s candy galore. It’s an easy, no-bake treat that’s perfectly sweet, salty, and addictive for parties, holidays, or anytime snacking.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

If you love chocolate and peanut butter, this is your dream snack. It’s sweet, salty, crunchy, and totally irresistible. With Chex cereal for texture, melted peanut butter chips for flavor, and plenty of Reese’s candies mixed in, this recipe turns a simple classic into an over-the-top dessert mix that everyone loves. Plus, it’s no-bake and ready in minutes.

Reese’s Muddy Buddies

If there’s one snack that disappears faster than you can make it, it’s Reese’s Muddy Buddies — that perfect mix of crunchy cereal, melted chocolate, and peanut butter all tossed in snowy powdered sugar. It’s nostalgic, messy in the best way, and dangerously easy to eat by the handful.

This recipe takes the traditional muddy buddies (or “puppy chow,” as some call it) and levels it up with a full Reese’s twist. It’s loaded with peanut butter flavor and packed with a mix of Reese’s Minis, Reese’s Pieces, and chopped Reese’s Miniatures. Every bite hits that chocolate-peanut butter combo we all crave.

The secret is balance — sweet, salty, crunchy, creamy — all in one bowl. The Chex cereal provides that crisp texture, the peanut butter chips and chocolate melt together into a smooth coating, and the powdered sugar locks it all in while keeping things light and snackable.

What makes this recipe special is how over-the-top it is — in the best possible way. It’s not just a snack; it’s a candy lover’s dream mix. You’ll get bits of Reese’s candy in every scoop, from crunchy Pieces to soft Miniatures.

The best part? It’s no-bake and super quick. You can make it in under 20 minutes with just a microwave and a large mixing bowl. That makes it perfect for last-minute party prep, movie nights, or a sweet edible gift during the holidays.

The texture is what keeps people coming back — that satisfying crunch from the Chex, the creamy melted coating, and the little bursts of peanut butter candy. It’s got everything you want in a dessert snack mix.

Another bonus: it stores beautifully. You can make it ahead, pack it in jars or bags, and it still stays crisp and flavorful for days. It’s great for gifting, Halloween parties, or keeping a stash in the pantry for a sweet emergency.

This Reese’s Muddy Buddies Recipe is for anyone who believes there’s no such thing as too much peanut butter. It’s fun, messy, indulgent, and guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.

Servings & Time

Servings: 10–12 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 12.8 oz (1 box, about 8 cups) chocolate-flavored Chex cereal

• 1 cup roasted lightly salted peanuts

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• 16 oz chocolate CandiQuik (or melting chocolate)

• 1 cup Reese’s peanut butter chips

• 8 oz Reese’s Minis (1 bag)

• 1 cup Reese’s Pieces

• 20 Reese’s Miniatures, halved

• Additional peanuts, peanut butter chips, or Reese’s candy as desired

Instructions

1. Prepare your mix base:

   • Place Chex cereal and peanuts in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.

   • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for cooling.

2. Melt the coating:

   • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate CandiQuik and Reese’s peanut butter chips.

   • Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth (about 1 ½–2 minutes total).

3. Coat the cereal:

   • Pour the melted mixture over the Chex and peanuts.

   • Gently fold with a spatula until all cereal is evenly coated.

4. Add powdered sugar:

   • Transfer coated cereal into a large zip-top bag (or use a clean mixing bowl).

   • Add powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake well until every piece is coated and no longer sticky.

5. Cool and set:

   • Spread the muddy buddies onto the prepared baking sheets to cool and firm up (about 10 minutes).

6. Add the Reese’s mix-ins:

   • Once cooled, transfer to a large bowl.

   • Add Reese’s Minis, Reese’s Pieces, halved Reese’s Miniatures, and any extra peanuts or peanut butter chips.

   • Toss gently to combine.

7. Serve or store:

   • Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Tips

• Mix Carefully: Toss gently when coating and mixing to keep the cereal from breaking.

• Flavor Boost: Add a pinch of sea salt for extra contrast.

• Storage: Keep in an airtight container to maintain crunch; avoid refrigeration.

• Make Ahead: Great for parties or gift bags — lasts several days without losing texture.

• Variation Idea: Try adding pretzels, mini marshmallows, or chocolate chips for more texture variety.