muddy+buddies

Muddy Buddies

4 1/2 cup rice Chex 4 1/2 cup corn Chex ½ cup small pretzels (any shape) 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup soybutter or peanut butter ¼ c butter 1/4 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cup powder sugar

EVERYONE IN KITCHEN: Wash your hands and put on an apron. Tie long hair back.

STEP 1_______________ Bring your tray from cabinet #3 to the center demo table and get your ingredients.

STEP 2____________________ Fill the sink with hot soapy water.

STEP 3____________________Take out the necessary untensils for the lab. (Dry measuring cups, measuring spoons, large mixing bowl, rubber scraper, metal spatula, wooden spoon, double boiler, dish rack and towel).

STEP 4________________ ___________________Measure and combine the cereals and pretzels in a large mixing bow. Set aside.

STEP 5______________ ________________Measure and combine chocolate chips, soybutter(or peanut butter) and butter into the top of the double boiler. Place water into the lower pan for the double boiler. Set the top on the bottom.

STEP 6__________________Cook on medium/high heat, stirring mixture as it melts until all the chocolate mixture is melted and smooth.

STEP 7__________________Remove from heat and add vanilla and stir.

STEP 8__________________Pour the chocolate mixture into over the cereal, stirring until all pieces are coated evenly. Use the rubber scraper to get all the chocolate out of the pan.

STEP 9___________________Pour about 1/3 of the cereal mixture into a large ziploc bag with about ½ c powderd sugar. Seal the bag securely. Shake until all pieces are well coated. Continue this step until all the cereal is coated.

Step 10____________________Spread on wax paper to cool.

While the mixture is cooling, your group should clean the entire kitchen.