Puppy Chow or "Muddy Buddies"
                      Why I Love This Recipe
A childhood classic.
Ingredients You'll Need
                                     9 cups Chex cereal (any variety)
                    
                                     1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
                    
                                     1/2 cup peanut butter
                    
                                     1/4 cup butter or margarine
                    
                                     1 teaspoon vanilla
                    
                                     1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
                    
                               
Directions
Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
In 1-quart microwavable bowl, stir together chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.