Quick and Easy Snacks: Muddy Buddies

I may not be original, but I sure know how to find and use great ideas that are already out there.  If you are struggling with a neat snack idea for a potluck, the kids or a quick playdate, look no further.
 
Chex® Muddy Buddies® from Chex.com - Home of General Mills' Chex Cereals and the Original Chex Party Mix

9	cups Rice Chex®, Corn Chex® or Chocolate Chex® cereal (or combination)
1	cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2	cup peanut butter
1/4	cup butter or margarine
1	teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2	cups powdered sugar

1. Measure out cereal and put in a large bowl with lid or plastic bag
2. Melt chips, peanut butter and butter in microwave safe bowl for a minute or two.
3. Stir it smooth and add the vanilla.
4. Pour mixture in the large bowl with the cereal and shake it up until covered.
5. Add powdered sugar and shake well again.  Spread on waxed paper to cool and store in an airtight container.


OK, the recipe does have 6 ingredients, one more than my requisite 5, but it's so easy to make this and the kids can help and have fun with it.  Also, I get my rice/corn square cereal from ALDI, saving a tidy bundle in the process with no coupons.

If there are peanut allergy issues, use butterscotch chips instead.