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No Bake Muddy Buddy Crack Cookies

January 26, 2022 by Stephanie Brubaker 55 Comments

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No Bake Muddy Buddy Crack Cookies are a super easy, chocolate peanut butter snack that no one can resist! Think Rice Krispie Treats meets Muddy Buddies. Yum!

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No Bake Muddy Buddy Crack Cookies are a super easy, chocolate peanut butter snack that no one can resist! Think Rice Krispie Treats meets Muddy Buddies. Yum!

It’s always a good time for chocolate and peanut butter! Especially when it’s in the form of a seriously addicting no bake cookie! You won’t be able to stop at just one!

No Bake Muddy Buddy Crack Cookies are a super easy, chocolate peanut butter snack that no one can resist! Think Rice Krispie Treats meets Muddy Buddies. Yum!

My kids are kind of obsessed with Muddy Buddies. You know about Muddy Buddies, right? Ok, first you need to check out these Cupcake Muddy Buddies, and these S’mores Muddy Buddies, and definitely these Lemon Pie Muddy Buddies!! If you haven’t had muddy buddies before, run to the kitchen and make  some now! You won’t be sorry.

So, anyway, my kids are always asking if we can make some, and this time I wanted to switch it up a bit. I had a box of rice krispie cereal in the pantry, and immediately got the idea for these cookies.

No Bake Muddy Buddy Crack Cookies are a super easy, chocolate peanut butter snack that no one can resist! Think Rice Krispie Treats meets Muddy Buddies. Yum!

These cookies are just as addicting as the original. They are perfect for any occasion, and there is no baking involved. Enjoy!

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No Bake Muddy Buddy Crack Cookies are a super easy, chocolate peanut butter snack that no one can resist! Think Rice Krispie Treats meets Muddy Buddies. Yum!

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No Bake Muddy Buddy Crack Cookies on a white marble cake plate.

No Bake Muddy Buddy Crack Cookies

Stephanie Brubaker
No Bake Muddy Buddy Crack Cookies are a super easy, chocolate peanut butter snack that no one can resist! Think Rice Krispie Treats meets Muddy Buddies. Yum!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 5 cups rice krispie cereal
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a glass bowl, melt chocolate and peanut butter in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
  • Gently stir in the cereal until evenly coated.
  • Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Chill until completely set.
  • Place cookies in a large zip top bag and add powdered sugar. Gently shake until cookies are covered in the sugar.
  • Store in the refrigerator or in a cool place.
Keyword chocolate dessert, chocolate peanut butter rice krispie, no bake cookie recipe

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Originally published on Mar 26, 2017

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Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies, Dessert, Holiday, No Bake Tagged With: muddy buddy cookies, no bake chocolate peanut butter cookie recipe, puppy chow cookies, Rice Krispie cookies

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Comments

  1. Rae Ann says

    October 23, 2023 at 1:26 pm

    Can you use Nutella in place of peanut butter? My granddaughter is allergic to nuts.

    Reply
  2. CL says

    June 11, 2023 at 10:38 am

    These Muddy Buddy treats are delicious! So easy to make and clean up is a cinch. The truckers at work love these cookies! ???? All good reasons to keep these in the snack rotation ????

    Reply
  3. Christine says

    November 19, 2022 at 12:18 pm

    Please send me the website thank you

    Reply
  4. Grace says

    December 3, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    Can they be frozen?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      December 10, 2020 at 11:27 am

      I would not freeze these. The texture will change and they won’t be crispy anymore.

      Reply
  5. Victoria says

    July 2, 2020 at 1:41 pm

    I’m just stumbling upon this amazing recipe now and I feel so behind! Just a quick question though: how many servings or cookies does this recipe make?

    Reply
  6. Aimee B. says

    May 20, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    This is AWESOME!! I made them today, halved the rec ipe, but only used 2 cups of Krispies. It was easier for me to stir that way. I’m also a lazy cook, so made them into bars. After they were set I sprinkled them with powdered sugar. My whole family loves them. They are a definite keeper. Thank you. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Rebecca says

    November 12, 2018 at 8:05 am

    why wouldnt you use chex cereal?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      November 16, 2018 at 8:50 am

      You certainly can. This is just a bit easier to eat, in my opinion 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jan Rogoway says

    August 19, 2018 at 11:44 pm

    These no-bake treats sound wonderful. Can you use crunchy peanut butter instead of smooth?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      September 10, 2018 at 10:48 am

      You may need to add extra peanut butter if you use crunchy, since this is what holds the cookies together.

      Reply
  9. Toni says

    May 13, 2018 at 4:13 pm

    I made these using a cacao bar and all natural peanut butter. They are quite scrummy!

    Reply
  10. Heather says

    April 5, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    Approximately how many cookies does this recipe make?

    Reply
    • MaryEllen Cox says

      May 14, 2018 at 9:29 pm

      I don’t think that can be accurately answered since it depends on how big you dish them out.
      I’m guessing “a lot” since it uses five cups of cereal.

      Reply
      • Eileen says

        October 28, 2018 at 10:08 pm

        Oi used a large tablespoon scooper and got about 25

        Reply
  11. Jen says

    December 13, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    Looks delicious! How long will these stay fresh in the refrigerator?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      December 18, 2017 at 9:26 am

      Hi Jen! I’d say about a week 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kaitron says

    November 3, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    Yay! It took me awhile to find a recipe to make muddy buddies that didn’t involve me getting out in the freezy peasy rain just for a box of cereal, when I have plenty of cereal here! Munchy crisis averted, you are my savior! :))

    Reply
  13. Bethany says

    June 2, 2017 at 10:50 pm

    Oh! These cookies look beyond amazing!! I want one right now!

    Reply
  14. Lynn says

    April 26, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    Is there a way to make these without peanut butter?

    Reply
    • Jenn says

      June 27, 2017 at 3:39 pm

      Did u ever get reply how to do without penute butter

      Reply
      • Ann says

        July 13, 2017 at 4:32 pm

        Sunbutter?

        Reply
    • Jesee says

      July 23, 2017 at 1:29 pm

      I substitute wow butter in mine all the time. You can get it at most supermarkets. It’s a soybutter alternative to peanut butter and it tastes the best in the recipes. It’s not the best on its own though so I only use it in recipes like this.

      Reply
    • Sandi says

      November 21, 2021 at 6:57 am

      My niece is allergic to most nuts so I use cookie butter to make muddy buddies she loves them. I assume it would work for this.

      Reply
  15. Shantel says

    April 13, 2017 at 1:28 pm

    Do the rice krispies get soggy?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      April 13, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Not at all! They stay nice and crunchy 🙂

      Reply
  16. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

    April 2, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    These look SO addicting! It would be hard to eat just one!

    Reply
  17. Jenny | Honey and Birch says

    March 30, 2017 at 10:40 am

    I know what I’m making this weekend! I love no-bake cookies!

    Reply
  18. Maryanne | the little epicurean says

    March 29, 2017 at 11:44 am

    Is it wrong that I’ve never had muddy buddies? It’s time I change that! These look so tasty!

    Reply
  19. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    March 29, 2017 at 8:16 am

    I would be in love with these! These are awesome!

    Reply
  20. eat good 4 life says

    March 29, 2017 at 7:22 am

    Love anything no bake especially sweets. These look decadent.

    Reply
  21. Sandi G says

    March 28, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    Oh my these look so chocolaty and good!

    Reply
  22. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    March 28, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    I’ve never had muddy buddies. And now in cookie form?! Yum!

    Reply
  23. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    March 28, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    This is such a fun idea! My kiddos will love them!

    Reply
  24. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    March 28, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    Chocolate and peanut butter have my heart!

    Reply
  25. Jessica @savory experiments says

    March 28, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    I could eat them all! Great recipe!

    Reply
  26. Laura @ Petite Allergy Treats says

    March 28, 2017 at 8:44 am

    Winner!!! Everyone loves muddy buddies and cookies. Great easy idea!

    Reply
  27. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    March 27, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    Gah. Muddy buddies are SO GOOD and turning them into cookies? BRILLIANT. I cannot wait to try these!

    Reply
  28. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    March 27, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    Those look awesome, my kids would have fun making these!

    Reply
  29. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    March 27, 2017 at 7:25 pm

    I think these would make a marvelous food gift for just about anyone!

    Reply
  30. The Food Hunter says

    March 27, 2017 at 5:08 pm

    I love the name of these cookies

    Reply
  31. Alyssa | EverydayMaven says

    March 27, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    Those are fun!

    Reply
  32. Lauren Kelly Nutrition says

    March 27, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    I am seriously drooling over these! I can’t wait to surprise my boys with them!

    Reply
  33. Rebecca {foodie with family} says

    March 27, 2017 at 11:56 am

    WHOA! These look like the ultimate afternoon snack!

    Reply
  34. Ashton Swank says

    March 27, 2017 at 9:26 am

    Holy amazing batman! These look incredible! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
  35. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

    March 26, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    Mmmm!! I think these look better than the regular Muddy Buddies!! You have me craving peanut butter and chocolate now hahahaha

    Reply
    • nancy j says

      March 27, 2017 at 8:43 am

      Can’t wait to try them for sure

      Reply

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