Muddy buddies

I don't even know if I consider this a recipe, but Chex muddy buddies are super-simple and delicious so I'm sharing it anyway.  I've made it twice recently- first as a party favor for Lucy's "snow day" party, and again for a Bachelor watch party.  


Ingredients:
9 cups Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, Rice Chex, Chocolate Chex, and pretzels (make your own   
   combination)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup butter

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. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Makes 18 1/2 cup servings