No Bake Muddy Buddy Cookies

Turn a favorite party snack into an easy no-bake dessert with these Muddy Buddy Cookies. They are packed with rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, crunchy Chex cereal, and a sweet powdered sugar coating. This simple recipe is fun to make, perfect for sharing, and especially great when you want a cookie-style treat without turning on the oven.

🤎 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Classic Muddy Buddy flavor in cookie form. These no-bake Muddy Buddy Cookies have everything you love about the traditional snack mix: chocolate, peanut butter, crisp cereal, and a snowy powdered sugar finish. The flavor is nostalgic, sweet, and satisfying.
• An easy no-bake dessert. If you need a quick dessert for a holiday party, family gathering, school event, or casual weekend treat, this recipe is a great choice. You only need to melt, mix, shape, chill, and coat.
• Great for making with kids. Since there is no oven involved, this is a fun kitchen project for kids to help with. They can stir the cereal, scoop the mixture, and roll the cooled cookies in powdered sugar. It may get a little messy, but that is part of the fun.
• Simple ingredients. This recipe uses familiar pantry ingredients, including Chex cereal, marshmallows, peanut butter, chocolate chips, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar.

🍫 Ingredients

• 6 cups Chex cereal – Use plain, original Chex cereal for the best texture and flavor.
• 1 cup mini marshmallows – Mini marshmallows melt quickly and help bind the cookie mixture together.
• ½ stick butter – Melted butter helps create a smooth, rich coating.
• 1 cup peanut butter – Creamy peanut butter works best because it blends smoothly with the chocolate mixture.
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips – Semisweet chocolate gives these cookies a balanced chocolate flavor. Milk chocolate can be used if you prefer a sweeter result.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Vanilla rounds out the chocolate and peanut butter flavors.
• 1 cup powdered sugar – The finished cookies are rolled in powdered sugar for the classic Muddy Buddy coating.

Additions & Substitutions

• Change the chips. Peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, or colored candy melts can be used to change the flavor or look of the cookies.
• Add mix-ins. Mini M&M’s, peanuts, or sprinkles can be folded in with the cereal. Use about ½ cup of add-ins so the cookies still hold together well.
• Use milk chocolate for a sweeter cookie. Semisweet chocolate gives a little contrast to the powdered sugar, but milk chocolate is a good option for a sweeter dessert.

👨‍🍳 How to Make No-Bake Muddy Buddy Cookies

1. Make the coating. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the mini marshmallows, melted butter, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is melted and smooth.
2. Add the cereal. Gently fold in the Chex cereal. Stir carefully so the cereal gets evenly coated without being crushed.
3. Shape the cookies. Scoop about ¼ cup of the mixture at a time onto a non-stick baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Lightly press each scoop together so it holds its shape.
4. Let them set. Allow the cookies to cool for at least 1 hour. Refrigerating them helps the chocolate peanut butter coating firm up faster and makes the cookies easier to handle.
5. Coat with powdered sugar. Once the cookies are firm, roll each one in powdered sugar until evenly coated. Tap gently to remove any excess sugar before serving.

Love chocolate and peanut butter together? These Muddy Buddy Cookies are a simple no-bake way to enjoy that classic flavor combination in a fun dessert.

🥡 Leftovers & Storage

Storage: Store Muddy Buddy Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. For the best texture, enjoy them within 4 to 5 days of making them.

Freezing: Freezing is not recommended for this recipe. The Chex cereal can become soft or soggy after thawing, so these cookies are best made fresh.

💡 More Helpful Tips & Tricks

• Do not make the cookies too large. A ¼ cup scoop is a good size. If they are too big, they may be harder to shape and eat.
• Shape them gently. As you place the mixture onto the baking sheet, use your hands to lightly press the cereal together. This helps the cookies hold their shape without crushing the Chex.
• Let them chill before coating. If the cookies are too soft, they may fall apart in the powdered sugar. Give them enough time to firm up before rolling.
• Remove extra powdered sugar. After coating, gently tap each cookie to shake off the excess. This keeps the coating sweet without being too heavy.
• Use parchment paper or a silicone mat. The chocolate peanut butter mixture can be sticky before it sets, so lining the pan makes cleanup much easier.

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Save this recipe for holiday baking days, party trays, or any time you need a fun no-bake dessert. These cookies are sweet, crunchy, easy to make, and always a hit with chocolate and peanut butter fans.