Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies bring that iconic cookies and cream flavor to every crunchy, chocolatey bite, like eating Oreos by the handful!
author’s note
Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies > Everything Else!
This Puppy Chow recipe is a total favorite around here! One question I get all the time is, “What can I use instead of peanut butter?” or “How do I make it nut-free?” I get it—my brother has a serious peanut allergy, so we couldn’t eat this stuff growing up. (Don’t worry, I made up for it in college, ha!)
But now I’ve got the answer: Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies! Honestly, these might be even better than the peanut butter kind. We cannot stop snacking on them at my house. They’re sweet, super crunchy, and taste just like Oreos!
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swaps or Tips |
|---|---|
| Rice Chex | Corn Chex works too but the flavor shifts slightly |
| Oreos | Pulse in a blender or food processor |
| Milk chocolate chips | Use semi sweet chocolate chips for a less sweet mix |
| White chocolate chips | If white chocolate seizes easily, swap in melting wafers |
| Coconut oil | Use vegetable or canola oil instead |
| Mini Oreos or chocolate chips (skippable) | Mini chocolate chips melt slower if the mix is still warm; press them in quickly |
Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies Tips
- Crush the Oreos in a blender or food chopper, or seal them in a plastic bag and smash into fine crumbs.
- Drizzle the white chocolate by spooning it into a small plastic bag, snipping a corner, and squeezing it over the mix.
- Line your tray with parchment, a Silpat®, or foil before spreading the mix.
Quick Tip
Place a sandwich bag in a tall cup, fold the top over the edges, and spoon in the melted white chocolate. Lift the bag out, squeeze out the air, seal it, push the chocolate into one corner, snip a tiny tip, and drizzle over the muddy buddies.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container or gallon size bag in a cool, dry place; best enjoyed within 2-3 days, but can last up to a week.
- For freezing, use a freezer-safe container or bag, remove extra air, and freeze for up to 2 months.
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