Description
Delight in the nostalgic flavors of Muddy Buddy Cookies, a delicious twist on the classic puppy chow treat. These cookies combine creamy peanut butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and lightly crushed Rice Chex cereal, all coated in a generous dusting of powdered sugar for a sweet, crunchy, and irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Rice Chex cereal, lightly crushed
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate and Cereal: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and lightly crushed Rice Chex cereal, preserving some crunch.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges turn golden and centers are set.
- Cool and Coat: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, place the cookies in a large zip-top bag with powdered sugar and gently shake to evenly coat.
Notes
- For added crunch, avoid over-crushing the Rice Chex cereal to maintain texture.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can result in thicker, chewier cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and maintain their texture.
