Muddy Buddy Rice Krispies (Print Version)

Crispy cereal squares coated in chocolate-peanut butter mixture and finished with 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

# How-To:

01 - Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - Place Rice Krispies cereal in a large mixing bowl.
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 vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies. Gently fold until all cereal pieces are evenly coated.
06 - Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Press lightly into an even layer, taking care not to crush the cereal.
07 - Place powdered sugar in a large zip-top bag. Cut the Rice Krispies mixture into squares, then gently toss pieces in the powdered sugar until well coated.
08 - Place coated squares on a wire rack or parchment-lined tray. Allow to set for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is absolute perfection with that signature crunch from the cereal and a delicate powdery finish that melts on your tongue
  • They come together in under 20 minutes but taste like you spent much longer thinking about flavor balance
  • Everyone asks for the recipe and never believes how simple it actually is
02 -
  • Don't be tempted to skip the parchment paper because these will stick to the pan and you'll lose that beautiful coating when you try to pry them out
  • Work quickly when tossing the squares in powdered sugar because the chocolate starts setting up and the sugar won't adhere properly
  • If your kitchen is warm, the chocolate might start melting again after coating, so pop them in the fridge for 5 minutes to set the final layer
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients melt together more smoothly, so take the butter and peanut butter out of the fridge before starting
  • A light touch when pressing the mixture into the pan keeps them from becoming dense and hard rather than light and crispy

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