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Reese's Muddy Buddies

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 10

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
 

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.

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).

Coat the cereal:

  • Pour the melted mixture over the Chex and peanuts.
  • Gently fold with a spatula until all cereal is evenly coated.

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.

Cool and set:

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

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.

Serve or store:

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

Notes

  • 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.