Description
Irresistible Muddy Buddies Chex Mix delivers a chocolatey peanut butter explosion of crunchy goodness. Powdered sugar coating and simple preparation make this classic snack a perfect treat for gatherings and sweet cravings you’ll devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1 can (14 oz/397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (1 stick/113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 box (15.25 oz/432 g) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup toffee bits (like Heath bits)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional, but delicious)
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
- Crust Creation: Blend cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a medium bowl until a cohesive dough forms. Firmly press two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared pan’s bottom, creating an even base layer.
- Filling Fusion: Combine sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and toffee bits in a separate bowl. Incorporate chocolate chips if desired, mixing thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Layer Assembly: Gently pour the toffee mixture over the prepared crust, spreading it uniformly across the surface. Delicately crumble the remaining cake mix dough over the filling, ensuring complete coverage.
- Baking Transformation: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Look for a lightly golden top and a set center as indicators of doneness. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before slicing into individual bars.
Notes
- Use softened butter for easier mixing and even distribution throughout the cake mix dough, ensuring a consistent texture.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper or use a non-stick spray to make removing the bars and cleanup much easier.
- Fold toffee bits gently into the filling to prevent them from sinking to the bottom, creating a more even flavor profile.
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting to help them set properly and maintain their structural integrity, preventing crumbling when sliced.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg