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Maple Butter Muddy Buddy Clusters

 If you’ve ever had haystacks or muddy buddies before, these will feel vaguely familiar, with a distinct Buddy The Elf twist: maple syrup! These tasty little treats are perfect for your next party or cookie swap.
Makes 22 clusters
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Ingredients  

  • 6 tablespoons Vital Farms Unsalted Butter
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 7 cups rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup chow mein noodles
  • 3/4 cup mini marshmallows, divided
  • 3/4 cup candy-coated chocolates, divided

Instructions 

  • Combine the butter, maple syrup, butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and salt in a small saucepan and melt over low heat until everything is melted and combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chex cereal and chow mein noodles. Pour the maple butter mixture over top and stir to evenly coat everything.
  • Add in 1/2 cup each of the marshmallows and chocolate candies and stir again to combine.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.
  • Using two large spoons, dollop roughly 1/3 cup dollops of the mixture onto the baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
  • Sprinkle each cluster with the remaining mini marshmallows and candy-coated chocolates. Let set at room temperature then enjoy.