Description
Peanut Butter Muddy Buddy Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with the crunch of chocolate-coated cereal. Each cookie offers a soft yet chewy texture, packed with bursts of chocolate and a nostalgic taste that takes you back to carefree childhood days. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies will make everyone smile and keep them coming back for more. Get ready to whip up a batch that’s sure to be a favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3/4 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups Muddy Buddy cereal (Rice Chex)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in peanut butter until well combined.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the Muddy Buddy cereal and chocolate chips.
- Drop dough onto lined trays about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Allow cooling for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks; dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg