Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies

Muddy buddies (puppy chow) meet the classic snickerdoodle cookie flavors of cinnamon and sugar. An easy Chex sweet treat everyone loves.  Great for snacks or dessert, this no-bake sweet treat is great to have on hand, especially as school is starting and life is getting busier for us all.

This muddy buddy recipe does not use peanut butter so it is ideal for those with nut allergies.  You can also ensure this is gluten-free by using Chex cereals without wheat, like the rice and corn varieties.  White chocolate for these muddy buddies ensures this flavor is different than most muddy buddies.  The variation in flavors for this puppy chow recipe is fun and will excite any lover of cinnamon or snickerdoodle cookies.

How to Make No-Bake Muddy Buddies

This is a great dessert for the summer months when you do not want to bake and turn on the oven.  This recipe only needs a few ingredients and will be ready in about 10 minutes. There is so much to love about making easy no-bake snickerdoodle muddy buddies.

I cannot think of anything more perfect to make in late summer when it is hot and it is also back to school time and you want to have something fast. If you want another easy no-bake dessert for summer, you must try this to-die-for peanut butter and chocolate dessert -  FROZEN PEANUT BUTTER CUP PIE. 

Ingredients for Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies

Only a few ingredients are needed. Before you know it you are on your way to a sweet, crunchy, and cinnamony dessert  - yes "cinnamony" is a word in our house.  Enzo could put cinnamon on anything and eat it so it is a commonly used adjective in our home. He loves churros and this puppy chow recipe tastes very similar.

Start by getting the ingredients ready like putting the cereal in a large mixing bowl.  Also, mix together the cinnamon and granulated sugar in a separate small bowl. Get out a large gallon-sized Ziploc bag for mixing the coated cereal into the powdered sugar.

• Rice Chex
• Corn Chex
• White Chocolate Chips
• Powdered Sugar
• Granulated Sugar
• Cinnamon

Melt the White Chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate chips for about 45 seconds.  Stir with a rubber spatula to mix the melted sections with the parts that may still be chunky.  Heat another 15 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until it is all melted and smooth.

Be careful to NOT overheat white chocolate. It is more temperamental than other chocolates and will "seize" up easily.  My microwave required 45 seconds plus 2 additional 15-second heat and stir sessions. It then looked as it does below.

Coat the Cereal and Mix in the Cinnamon & Sugar

Working fast, stir the white chocolate into the cereal. Mix carefully to not break up the cereal pieces too much.

As stirring sprinkle in the cinnamon & granulate sugar mixture.  Stir, sprinkle, stir, sprinkle more, etc. Once all is stirred together and the cereal is coated evenly it is ready for the final step.

Finally, Toss in Powdered Sugar

Add half the powdered sugar into the Ziploc bag.  Then add the cereal mixture and top with the other half of the powdered sugar. Seal the Ziploc and now toss and shake gently to evenly coat everything.  I add in a few more sprinkles of cinnamon at this point too - after all, Enzo likes it "cinnamony!"

How to Store Muddy Buddies (Puppy Chow)

If for some crazy reason these are not eaten and finished immediately, you can keep them fresh for later.  I have made these for a party and made them earlier in the day for later but that is the longest we have needed to store them honestly.

Muddy buddies will get chewy and lose their crispness the longer they are stored.  My guess is they are best to eat in the first few days.  To keep them as fresh as possible, store them in the Ziploc bag or in an air-tight container like a jar or sealable container.

Can You Freeze Muddy Buddies?

Making a large batch to freeze and enjoy later is not the best way to enjoy muddy buddies.  Fresh is best of course. But if you must, freezing it is easy. If you want to freeze muddy buddies, I suggest lining a baking sheet with parchment and placing them in a single layer to flash freeze. This will keep them from sticking and having one large muddy buddy brick.

Freeze the layer for 30 minutes and then transfer the individual muddy buddies pieces to an air-tight container. Store in the freezer for up to a month. Thaw at room temperature for a few hours or enjoy straight from the freezer - cool & cinnamony!

Variations

This easy recipe can become so many other great options too.  With a few simple ingredient additions, try one or more of these delicious muddy buddy/puppy chow recipe ideas. Transform this snickerdoodle Chex mix recipe into the best desserts and snacks for any time of year.

• CHRISTMAS MUDDY BUDDIES - add red & green M&Ms to this white cinnamony recipe for a wonderful sweet holiday Chex mix.
• EASTER MUDDY BUDDIES - add your favorite Easter candy like jelly beans or pastel M&Ms for a basket-worthy treat.
• 4TH OF JULY MUDDY BUDDIES- to this white chocolate recipe add red & blue sprinkles or M&Ms.
• VEGAN/DAIRY-FREE MUDDY BUDDIES - use vegan white chocolate chips for this recipe for a great version that is irresistible and also dairy-free.
• CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH MUDDY BUDDIES - add cinnamon toast crunch cereal instead of one of the Chex mix cereals.  This will no longer be gluten-free but it will be a crazy good cinnamon explosion.

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