Oreo Muddy Buddies
Oreo Muddy Buddies
If you love classic muddy buddies and cookies & cream, this is the treat you’re going to want to make on repeat. These Oreo Muddy Buddies are crunchy, chocolatey, perfectly sweet, and loaded with crushed Oreo cookies in every single bite.
They come together in just minutes and make the best snack for movie nights, gifting, holiday trays, or honestly… anytime you need a no-bake dessert.
They taste like a cookies-and-cream twist on the original, and once you start snacking, it’s over. They disappear fast!
What I love most about Oreo Muddy Buddies is how they taste like the best parts of cookies & cream ice cream but in a crunchy snackable form. Every handful has that mix of coated Chex cereal, cookie crumbs, and little bits of Oreo filling.
It’s nostalgic, fun, and dangerously easy to grab by the handful. This recipe also uses simple pantry ingredients, so you can make it anytime without a special trip to the store — perfect for when the craving hits late at night.
You can get creative with this recipe and make it your own. Try using Golden Oreos for a vanilla version, mint Oreos for a holiday twist, or peanut butter Oreos for an extra-rich finish.
You can also drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled muddy buddies for a bakery-style look. Kids love helping crush the Oreo cookies, and this is one of those forgiving recipes that will always turn out delicious no matter what.
Oreo Muddy Buddies Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter (or cookies & cream spread)
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 15 Oreo cookies, crushed (filling included!)
Instructions
1. Prep
Add the powdered sugar to a large gallon-size zip-top bag and set aside. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the Chocolate Mixture
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine:
- white chocolate chips
- semisweet chocolate chips
- peanut butter
- butter
Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Stir in the vanilla.
3. Coat the Cereal
Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the warm chocolate-peanut-butter mixture over the cereal and gently fold until every piece is coated.
4. Add the Oreos
Sprinkle the crushed Oreos over the coated cereal and fold again. The cookies will cling to the melty chocolate coating.
5. Shake With Powdered Sugar
Transfer the mixture to the zip bag with powdered sugar.
Seal and shake until everything is coated and no longer sticky.
6. Cool & Serve
Spread the muddy buddies on a lined baking sheet to cool and set.
Once dry, store in an airtight container — or eat immediately. No judgment.
Jennie’s Thoughts
This cookies-and-cream version might be my new favorite muddy buddies. The crushed Oreos add the best texture — a little crunch, a little creaminess, and that classic Oreo flavor that somehow makes everything taste better. I love how easy this recipe is, and it’s perfect for gifting in little bags because it looks so pretty with the black-and-white speckles.
If you need a last-minute dessert, something fun for the kids, or just a cozy bowl of snack mix for a movie night, these Oreo Muddy Buddies are going to be your new go-to. They’re addictive in the best way!
Storage Tips
These Oreo Muddy Buddies store beautifully, which makes them perfect for making ahead. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature, and they’ll stay fresh for up to a week. If your home is warm, you can refrigerate them — the cold makes the Oreo pieces even crunchier and extra delicious. They also freeze well, so you can stash some away for later… if you have the willpower not to eat them all first.
