Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies Recipe
Introduction
Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies are a delightful twist on the classic snack mix, combining crunchy rice chex cereal with creamy melted chocolate and crushed Oreos. This sweet treat is perfect for parties, snacks, or an easy homemade dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 8 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 ⅓ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ⅓ cups white chocolate chips
- 14 Oreos, crushed
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Divide the rice chex cereal evenly into two separate bowls, placing 4 cups in each.
- Step 2: Crush the Oreos into a fine dust using a food processor or by placing them in a bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- Step 3: Prepare two gallon-sized bags. In each bag, place half of the crushed Oreo dust along with ½ cup of powdered sugar.
- Step 4: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the rice chex in one of the bowls and gently stir to coat evenly.
- Step 5: Melt the white chocolate chips until smooth. Pour the melted white chocolate over the rice chex in the other bowl and gently stir to coat evenly.
- Step 6: Transfer the semi-sweet chocolate coated chex to one of the prepared bags and shake well to combine with the Oreo dust and powdered sugar. Repeat with the white chocolate chex in the other bag.
- Step 7: Combine the contents of both bags into a large bowl, mix gently, and serve.
Tips & Variations
- For extra crunch, toast the rice chex cereal lightly before mixing.
- Use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet for a richer flavor.
- Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness if desired.
- Try substituting Oreos with other sandwich cookies for different flavors.
Storage
Store the muddy buddies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To keep them fresh longer, you can refrigerate the mixture in a sealed container for up to two weeks. When ready to enjoy, bring to room temperature to soften slightly before serving.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use gluten-free cereal for this recipe?
Yes, you can substitute the rice chex cereal with a gluten-free alternative to make this recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
Can I prepare this recipe in advance?
Absolutely. The muddy buddies can be made a day or two ahead and stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness and flavor.
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Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies Recipe
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies is a deliciously sweet snack mix featuring two varieties of chocolate-coated rice cereal mixed with crushed Oreo cookies and powdered sugar. This easy-to-make treat combines the rich flavors of semi-sweet and white chocolate with crunchy cereal and Oreo dust, perfect for parties, movie nights, or a sweet snack anytime.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 8 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 14 Oreos, crushed
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating
- 1 ⅓ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ⅓ cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Divide Cereal: Place 4 cups of Rice Chex cereal into each of two separate bowls to prepare for different chocolate coatings.
- Crush Oreos: Use a food processor or place Oreos in a bag and crush them with a rolling pin until they become fine dust.
- Prepare Sugar Oreo Mix Bags: Grab two gallon-sized resealable bags. Add half of the crushed Oreo dust and ½ cup of powdered sugar to each bag.
- Melt Semi-Sweet Chocolate: Heat the semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth, either in a microwave or double boiler. Pour this melted chocolate over the cereal in one bowl and stir gently to coat evenly.
- Melt White Chocolate: Similarly, melt the white chocolate chips until smooth and pour over the cereal in the other bowl. Stir gently to coat the cereal thoroughly.
- Coat and Shake with Oreo Sugar Mix: Transfer the semi-sweet chocolate-coated cereal to one of the prepared bags containing Oreo dust and powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake it until the cereal is fully coated. Repeat with the white chocolate-coated cereal and the other bag.
- Combine and Serve: Pour both flavored cereal mixes into a large bowl, combine gently, and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Use gentle stirring and shaking to avoid breaking the cereal pieces.
- Ensure chocolates are melted smoothly to create an even coating on the cereal.
- Store the muddy buddies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
- You can substitute Oreos with any other sandwich cookies of your choice.
- This recipe is perfect for customizable flavors by switching up the types of chocolate or cookies used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies, Muddy Buddies recipe, Oreo Muddy Buddies, chocolate snack mix, sweet snack, cereal treat
