If you love the sweet, spiced flavor of cookie butter, these Cookie Butter Muddy Buddies are about to become your new favorite snack! Also known as puppy chow, this easy no-bake treat combines crunchy Chex cereal with creamy cookie butter, melted white chocolate, and a coating of powdered sugar.
They’re perfect for holiday parties, movie nights, dessert tables, or whenever you’re craving something sweet and crunchy. Best of all, you only need a handful of simple ingredients and about 10 minutes of hands-on prep time. Let the mixture set, then dig into a batch of irresistible cookie butter puppy chow!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy no-bake treat: No oven required, making this a great recipe when you want a quick homemade snack.
- Sweet cookie butter flavor: Enjoy the warm, spiced flavor of cookie butter in every crunchy bite.
- Perfect for sharing: Serve it at parties, package it as an edible gift, or keep a batch ready for snacking.
- Simple ingredients: Chex cereal, cookie butter, white chocolate or cinnamon chips, a little shortening or butter, and powdered sugar are all you need.
If you know and love Biscoff cookie butter, you’ll recognize that delicious caramelized, cinnamon-spiced flavor in this fun twist on classic muddy buddies.
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- Ways to use cookie butter
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What Can I Substitute For Cookie Butter In This Muddy Buddies Recipe
- Biscoff
- Nutella
- Or even Peanut Butter
How To Make Muddy Buddies
- Start by greasing a cookie sheet and laying out parchment paper.
- You then add your cookie butter, chips, and shortening or butter to a bowl. Microwave till melted, stir as needed.
- Once melted pour and mix in with Chex cereal. Continue stirring until evenly coated. Then add your powdered sugar into a bag, and shake to coat your cereal.
- Spread out onto the baking sheet and let dry for an hour.
How To Store Leftover Cookie Butter Muddy Buddies
You can take all your leftover muddy buddies and store them in a covered dish or even in a sealable Ziploc bag. Then store it on the counter and much whenever you get a craving.
It will store for around a week on the counter. Use your best judgment on if you feel you need to toss it out or not.
More Chex Dessert Recipes
Can I Use Something Else Besides White Chocolate Chips
You are more than welcome to use cinnamon chips if you have them on hand. They are a bit harder to find but they are such a tasty warm spice flavor to add to your muddy buddies recipe. Just melt the chips just like the vanilla.
How to Melt Chocolate Mixture Without Microwave for Muddy Buddies
You can use a double boiler or even use an Instant Pot as a double boiler. Just heat on low and slowly melt your chocolate mixture until melted and nice and creamy! You don’t have to use the microwave if you would prefer another method. The key is to just stir often and stir smooth. It will still come out as good once you pour the chocolate over the cookies.
What Type Of Chex Cereal To Use For Muddy Buddies
I prefer to use Rice Chex for Muddy Buddies. I find it offers a nice light crunch factor that I can’t get over. You could use corn or the wheat Chex if you prefer, or do a blend of them.
Want more holiday dessert recipes
- Christmas Frosted Graham Crackers | Here is a frosted graham cracker that is a fun holiday snack. A great after-school snack or treat for your family.
- Penguin Brownies | These brownies are a festive Christmas dessert that is kid-friendly. Penguin-shaped brownies!
- Christmas Brownie Trees | A Christmas tree dessert that is calling your name. Frosted brownies that are shaped like a Christmas tree.
I hope you’ll enjoy making this cookie buddies recipe! This is definitely a perfect addition to the sweet holiday treat you’re looking for.
Cookie Butter Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cookie butter
- 1/4 white chocolate chips or cinnamon chips
- 1-2 Tablespoons shortening or butter
- 4-5 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Grease a baking dish and lay down parchment paper.
- Then in a bowl mix your cookie butter, chips, and shortening and melt in 20-second increments in the microwave until melted. Stir between each heat session.
- Once melted stir in your cereal and mix until coated.
- Then in a bag add your powdered sugar and Chex mix and shake until coated.
- Pour into a baking dish and allow to dry for an hour. Then store in a container.
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Comments & Reviews
Katy says
Just made these with white chocolate chips and they are DELICIOUS! I quadrupled the recipe because I knew 4 cups of this weren’t going to be enough and I’m glad I did :). I also threw is broken up pieces of Biscoff cookies for an added crunch.
Kelsey says
So glad you loved it so much! Love the idea of tossing cookies in!