Muddy Buddy Rice Krispies (Print Page)
Crunchy chocolate-peanut butter coated cereal squares with sweet powdered sugar dusting
# What You Need:
→ Cereal Base
01 - 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
→ Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mixture
02 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Powdered Sugar Coating
06 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
# Directions:
01 - Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - Place the Rice Krispies cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
03 - Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth (approximately 1-2 minutes total).
04 - Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies and gently fold until all cereal is evenly coated.
06 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press lightly into an even layer without crushing the cereal.
07 - Place powdered sugar in a large zip-top bag. Cut the Rice Krispies mixture into squares, then gently toss pieces in powdered sugar until well coated.
08 - Place coated squares on a wire rack or parchment-lined tray to set for 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between crispy cereal and silky chocolate creates texture in every single bite
- These come together in twenty minutes flat, no oven required
- Powdered sugar coating makes them feel fancier than they really are
02 -
- Overheating the chocolate mixture will cause it to seize, so check and stir frequently
- Pressing too firmly when spreading in the pan will crush the cereal and lose the texture
- Letting the squares cool completely before tossing in powdered sugar prevents the sugar from melting into a glaze
03 -
- Use room-temperature cereal to help the chocolate coating adhere evenly
- Work quickly once the chocolate mixture is melted for the smoothest coating