*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Chex® Muddy Buddies®

Recipe By     : General Mills, Chex Recipes
Serving Size  : 18   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Snacks

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   9      cups          chex® cereal -- (any variety)
   6      ounces        semisweet chocolate chips
                        --1 cup
     1/2  cup           peanut butter
     1/4  cup           margarine or butter
                        --do not use spread or tub products
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
   1 1/2  cups          powdered sugar

Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside. Microwave chocolate chips,
peanut butler and margarine in 1-quart microwavable bowl uncovered on High
1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred
smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal in bowl,
stirring until evenly coated. Pour into large plastic food-storage bag; add
powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to
cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

9 cups snack.

Important: Because microwaves cook differently, times are approximate.

Range-Top Directions: Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside. Heat
chocolate chips, peanut butter and margarine in 1-quart saucepan over low
heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
Continue as directed above.

Reduced-Fat Recipe: Omit margarine and vanilla.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft); No changes.

1 serving (1/2 cup) Regular Recipe: 210 calories (80 calories from fat); 9
g fat (3 g saturated); 0 mg cholesterol; 210 mg sodium; 30 g carbohydrate
(1 g dietary fiber); 3 g protein.

Reduced-Fat Recipe: 180 calories (50 calories from fat); 6 g fat (2.5 g
saturated); 0 mg cholesterol; 190 mg sodium; 309 carbohydrate (1 g dietary
fiber); 3 g protein.

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