Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies Recipe
A fun twist on a classic snack mix, Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies are a sweet treat that the whole family will enjoy! Ready in less than 20 minutes and made with simple ingredients, this tasty Oreo Chex Mix makes the perfect treat for lunch boxes, road trips, and camping adventures!
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If you’ve been on the site for a while you know I LOVE sweet snack mixes. They’re fast, easy, and undeniably irresistible. Set a big bowl of this stuff on the counter and you’ll be grabbing handfuls of the stuff everytime you walk by. With that being said, you can’t keep this stuff in the house fast enough! Be prepared to make this for you and the kids weekly.
Want more snack mix recipes? Check out my holiday versions like my sweet Easter Bunny Bait, Halloween Muddy Buddies, or my festive Christmas Puppy Chow. If you need a sweet treat after your kiddo’s birthday party, try my Unicorn Popcorn Snack Mix for a sweet magic treat.
Why You’ll Love This Cookies and Cream Version
- No peanut butter. Unlike traditional Muddy Buddies, these Oreo Muddy Buddies are made without peanut butter. So everyone can enjoy them, and they’re safe for the kids to bring to school.
- It’s quick to make! In about 20 minutes you can have a fun snack that everyone will love.
- The perfect recipe for kids. This is a fun activity for the kids to help with. They’ll love shaking the bag and coating the cereal with chocolate and tiny crushed Oreos.
- The best thing for Oreo Lovers. This recipe is a must for anyone who loves Oreo cookies.
- Easy gift. A sweet Chex mix makes the perfect parting gift for any birthday party, holiday, or family gathering.
Ingredients
- Chex Cereal– Any variety will work for this recipe.
- Semisweet Chocolate Chips – Simple and I always have them in my pantry
- White Chocolate Chips – I like to use a name brand like Ghirardelli for my white chocolate chips. I find they melt easier.
- Powdered Sugar
- Oreo Cookies – I use standard Oreo cookies but feel free to use your favorite flavor or double-stuffed if you prefer. You’ll need 12 cookies for coating the Chex cereal and 12 cookies to be chopped and added to the mix later.
See the recipe card for exact quantities.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Divide Chex cereal evenly into (2) one-gallon ziploc bags.
Step 2: Crush Oreos into fine crumbs by blending in a food processor for about 30 seconds or by placing the cookies into a resealable plastic bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
Step 3: Melt the white chocolate either in the microwave or over a double boiler. Pour the white chocolate on top of the cereal into one of the bags. Shake the bag vigorously until all of the cereal is coated.
Step 4: Pour 1 cup of powdered sugar into the bag with the white chocolate Chex.
Step 5: Shake again until evenly coated.
Step 6: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate on the stove or in the microwave until smooth. Pour the chocolate on top of the cereal in the other bag and shake the bag vigorously until all of the cereal is coated.
Step 7: . Add the remaining ½ cup powdered sugar into the bag with the semisweet chocolate.
Add the Oreo crumbs too!
Step 8: Shake again until the crumbs evenly coat the outside of the chocolate.
Step 9: Pour both bags of cereal into a large bowl together or on a sheet pan.
Step 10: Top with extra Oreos (roughly chopped), if desired.
Enjoy!
Recipe Notes: White chocolate chips can be finicky when melting, so I prefer to melt chips in a heatproof bowl set over steaming water to melt them gently. For semisweet chocolate chips, I just melt them in the microwave.
Substitutions
- Gluten Free: Use corn or rice Chex cereal and gluten-free Oreo cookies to make a gluten free Cookies and Cream Puppy Chow.
- Ziploc Bags: If you don’t have resealable bags, you can always use large mixing bowls topped with plastic wrap or lidded tupperware to shake up your muddy buddies.
Different Versions
- Double Chocolate: Use all semisweet chocolate instead of white chocolate chips
- Switch Up The Chocolate: Use milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips in the place of semisweet if you prefer.
- Add in candy- To make this sweet snack even sweeter, mix in cookies and cream chocolate pieces, mini marshmallows, or fudge covered Oreos.
- Play around with the Oreos– There are so many different variations of chocolate sandwich cookies, use your favorite flavor or any leftover Oreos you have in the pantry.
Equipment Needed
- Food processor or a resealable bag & rolling pin (to turn Oreos into crumbs)
- Resealable bags, gallon sized (or two separate bowls w)
- Heatproof or microwave safe bowls
Storage
Store the Muddy Buddies in an airtight container or sealable bag at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks. These Oreo muddy buddies are also delicious when chilled, so if you’re like me, keep them in the fridge to make them extra delicious.
Top Tip
Melt the chocolate chips slowly. Whether you’re using the microwave or the double boiler method, melt the chips slowly (especially the white chocolate) so that they don’t seize up and burn.
FAQs
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Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies are fun and delicious snack mix the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 5 cups Chex Cereal
- 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar, divided
- 24 Oreos, divided
Instructions
- Divide the cereal evenly between two resealable bags or bowls with lids.
- Make the Oreo crumbs by adding 12 Oreo cookies to a food processor and process until they turn into fine crumbs, about 30 seconds. You can also crush the cookies in a resealable bag with a rolling pin. Set aside until needed.
- Melt the white chocolate in the microwave or in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of steaming water (double boiler). Once melted, pour the chocolate over the top of the cereal in one of the bags and shake the bag vigorously until all of the cereal is coated.
- Then pour 1 cup of powdered sugar into the bag with the white chocolate Chex and shake again until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Melt the semisweet chocolate in the microwave or using a double boiler. Once melted, pour the chocolate on top of the cereal in the other bag and shake the bag vigorously until all of the cereal is coated.
- Add the remaining ½ cup powdered sugar and the Oreo crumbs to the bag with the semisweet chocolate and shake again until evenly coated.
- Pour both bags of cereal into a large bowl or onto a sheet pan together.
- Roughly chop 12 Oreos into big chunks and sprinkle on top of the Muddy Buddies. Mix and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1/2 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 354Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 166mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 3gSugar: 40gProtein: 4g
