Muddie Buddies (or Puppy Chow)

9 cups Rice, corn or Honey Nut Chex (I use store brand)

1 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup butter or margarine

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1. Into a large bowl, measure cereal and set aside.

2. In a microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter uncovered on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla.

3. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. (I mix it with two spoons, one in each hands, like I am tossing a salad)

4. Pour into a 2 gallon bag. (or into two 1 gallon bags as I havenever seen a 2 gallon bag) Add Powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake untilwell coated. Spread onto waxed paper until cooled.

5. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.