Description
Peanut Butter Muddy Buddy Cookies are a delightful blend of nostalgic flavors and comforting texture. These soft, chewy cookies feature rich peanut butter and crispy rice cereal, creating the perfect mix of sweetness and crunch. Ideal for parties or cozy nights at home, this recipe is easy to follow and will evoke fond memories while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in crispy rice cereal until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls onto lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow to cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg