Chex Muddy Buddies

9 cups Chex cereal

1 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup butter

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

*In a large bowl, measure cereal and set aside.

*In a large microwave-safe bowl, stir together chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.  Microwave (uncovered) for 1 minute.  Stir.  Microwave for another 30 seconds.  Stir until smooth, then add vanilla and stir.  Pour over cereal and stir until evenly coated.  Pour into 2-gallon ziploc.

*Add powdered sugar, seal bag.  Shake well until coated.  Spread onto wax paper to cool.  Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

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From the Chexmix kitchen

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