Muddy Buddies Rice Krispies Treats
These Muddy Buddies Rice Krispies Treats are a fun twist on a classic dessert. Combining the familiar taste of Rice Krispies treats with the peanut butter and chocolate flavors of Muddy Buddies (or puppy chow as some call it), this dessert is a real treat. Gooey marshmallows mix perfectly with the rich peanut butter-chocolate combo, making it a simple and delicious option that only needs five ingredients.
Equipment
- 9×9 pan
- Parchment paper
- Large, deep pan
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows, you can buy a bag of marshmallow in this size to make it easy to measure
- 4 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cup frozen Muddy Buddies (my FAVORITE Muddy Buddies recipe linked below in Notes section!)
- 1/4 cup frozen Muddy Buddies, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep: Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper and grease with butter.
- Melt: In a large, deep pan, melt 1/3 cup butter and 10 ounces mini marshmallows, on low heat until just melted. Be patient and careful to avoid overcooking, which may result in a tough texture. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp pure vanilla extract.
- Combine: Add 4 cups Rice Krispies Cereal to melted marshmallow mixture and mix gently but thoroughly to ensure the cereal is well coated.
- Incorporate: Add 1 cup frozen Muddy Buddies and gently mix once again. You will have to work quickly to make sure all is mixed before the mixture cools down. Don't overmix or your Muddy Buddies may disintegrate into the mixture.
- Press into pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared 9×9 pan and gently spread into an even layer. Sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup frozen Muddy Buddies, for garnish on top and press onto the surface of the Rice Krispies Treats.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the treats to cool to room temperature, giving them a few minutes to set. Once cooled, cut them into squares, dig in and enjoy!
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Notes
- Get the BEST Muddy Buddies recipe here — it’s SO GOOD and you will love it on its own too.
- If you’d like even more Muddy Buddies in the Rice Krispies Treats, feel free to add an additional 1/2 cup to 1 cup more Muddy Buddies!
