Reese's Muddy Buddies

Angled overhead shot of a small metal bucket filled with muddy buddies with Reese's pieces and miniatures.

5 from 1 vote

Quick and easy Reese’s Muddy Buddies are the perfect combination of sweet, crunchy and delicious! This flavor-packed, no-bake treat is loaded with chocolate, peanut butter and plenty of Reese’s candy! Perfect for parties, movie nights, holidays or snacking at home, this muddy buddies recipe is guaranteed to disappear quickly!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword muddy buddies, muddy buddies recipe, Reese's Muddy Buddies

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 393kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

12.8 ounces Chex cereal about 8 cups, I used the chocolate flavor but any will work
1 cup peanuts roasted, lightly salted
2 cups powdered sugar
10 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips or bittersweet or milk chocolate chips
½ cup creamy peanut butter or 1 cup Reese's peanut butter chips
2 tablespoons salted butter
8 ounces Reese's Minis
1 cup Reese's Pieces
20 Reese's Miniatures halved

Instructions

Combine Chex cereal and peanuts in a very large bowl and set aside.
12.8 ounces Chex cereal, 1 cup peanuts
Divide powdered sugar into two large, gallon size ziploc bags and set aside.
2 cups powdered sugar
Line a large baking sheet or surface with parchment paper. Set aside.
Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a microwave safe container and melt together on medium heat in the microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring in between until smooth.
10 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons salted butter
Drizzle the mixture over the top of the Chex and peanuts and toss gently to combine. Make sure it is well coated.
Gently fold in the Reese's Minis.
8 ounces Reese's Minis
Transfer half of the chocolate-coated cereal mixture into one bag with powdered sugar and half into the remaining bag. Close each bag tightly and gently shake until the mixture is fully coated.
Spread the contents of both bags onto the parchment lined surface and let set up for 15 minutes.
Sprinkle on the Reese's Pieces, Reese's Miniatures, and additional peanuts, peanut butter chips, and Reese's Pieces if desired.
1 cup Reese's Pieces, 20 Reese's Miniatures
Toss gently to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Notes

Storage Information

Room Temperature: Store Reese’s Muddy Buddies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Keep the container in a cool, dry place so the chocolate coating and candies don’t soften or melt.
Make Ahead: This recipe is a great make-ahead option for parties and holidays. Prepare it several days in advance and store it tightly covered until you’re ready to serve.
Freezer: For longer storage, place the muddy buddies in a freezer-safe container or resealable freezer bag and freeze for up to two months. Let the snack mix come to room temperature in the closed container before opening it. This helps prevent condensation from forming on the candy and cereal.

Tools and Equipment (affiliate links): Mixing Bowls | Measuring Cups | Measuring Spoons | Half Sheet Baking Sheet | Parchment Sheets

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