Muddy Buddies

I had to include Muddy Buddies on here. If you have had them then you know why I couldn't leave them off. My best friend and I growing up would make a HUGE bowl of these before a big study session. It might not have helped our grades but it made studying a little better.

Muddy Buddies
Serving Size: 1/18th mix (about 1/2 cup)
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories 220(Calories from Fat 80)/Total Fat 9g/Saturated Fat 4g/Trans Fat 0g/Cholesterol 5mg/Sodium 200mg/Total Carbohydrate 30g/Dietary Fiber 1g/Sugars 17g/Protein 3g

Ingredients:
9 cups Corn Chex®, Rice Chex®, Wheat Chex® or Chocolate Chex® cereal (or combination)
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:
1. Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
2. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla.
3. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
4. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Source: Betty Crocker/CHEX