S’mores Muddy Buddies
S’mores Muddy Buddies
These S’mores Muddy Buddies taste just like your favorite campfire treat — but in snackable, addictive, crunchy bites.
With Chex cereal coated in melted chocolate, powdered sugar, graham flavor, chunks of Hershey bars, and marshmallow bits, this recipe brings all the gooey, toasty s’mores magic without the fire.
If you love classic muddy buddies but want something that tastes like summer nights by the fire, these S’mores Muddy Buddies are the perfect treat. They’re crunchy, sweet, and loaded with all the flavors of traditional s’mores — chocolate, graham cracker, and marshmallow — all mixed together in one fun, snackable bowl.
I love the combination of the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs coating the cereal because it gives that classic graham-s’mores flavor in every bite. And the add-ins make this recipe extra special. The little marshmallow bits mix beautifully with the cereal and don’t melt or get sticky. And the chunks of real Hershey bars? They give that perfect, nostalgic s’mores flavor that nothing else can replicate.
This is such a great recipe for parties, movie nights, road trips, or packing up in cute bags for gifting. It’s one of those snack mixes you keep coming back to — a handful here, a handful there — until suddenly the bowl is gone. It’s everything you love about s’mores, but easier, less messy, and totally irresistible.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers (fine crumbs)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup marshmallow bits (not mini marshmallows — the little crunchy ones)
- 1 cup Hershey bar chunks (break up 3–4 bars into small pieces)
Instructions
1. Crush the Graham Crackers
Pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs or crush in a bag. Set aside.
2. Melt the Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
3. Coat the Cereal
Place Chex cereal in a very large bowl.
Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the top and fold gently to coat completely.
4. Add the Powdered Sugar + Graham Crumbs
In a gallon-size zip-top bag, combine:
- powdered sugar
- graham cracker crumbs
Add the chocolate-coated cereal to the bag. Shake until fully covered and no sticky spots remain.
5. Add the S’mores Mix-Ins
Pour the coated cereal into a large bowl and let cool 10 minutes.
Fold in:
- marshmallow bits
- Hershey bar chunks
6. Serve
Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.
Serving Size
Makes 8–10 servings.
Jennie’s Thoughts
This recipe makes me feel like summer, no matter what time of year it is. I love anything with marshmallow bits, and they bring the cutest pop of sweetness to every bite.
The Hershey chunks melt just slightly as they sit in the bowl, giving that gooey-but-not-messy s’mores flavor that makes this mix so addictive. Every time I make this one, it disappears faster than any other muddy buddies recipe — it’s a total crowd-pleaser and one of my personal favorites.
