Muddy Buddy Cookie Dough Truffles
Here at home, my sweet baby Jon David has been going through what I call “a phase”.
It’s called the “Even though I’ve only been on this earth for 7 years, four of which I was still having accidents in my pants, I now know everything and you are a complete and total moron. So you can take your 31 years of wisdom and go eat a cookie somewhere, MOTHER” phase.
Are you familiar with this stage of life?
It’s exhausting. Truly. And after several frustrated fits of “DOYOUREALIZEICONTROLYOU and OMGYOULIVEBECAUSEIGAVEYOULIFE!!!!” I finally realized that this is something that will pass only after a few tough lessons on his end.
In other words, I’m going to have to let him dig his own hole and then come crying to me to pull him out. It’s really the only TRUE cure for the know it all phase.
But in the meantime, it’s frustrating. And the other night I was racking my brain, thinking, “what did I doooooooo, to deserve this? HUH?? HUH?!?!?! “ and then it hit me.
This is my husband’s fault.
You know how they say that whatever trials you put your parents through as a child come back to haunt you through YOUR children? Sort of a serendipitous revenge?
Well. It just so happens that I was a PERFECT child.
I was polite. Thoughtful. Neat. Smart.
So surely…this is Karma’s way of seeking my husband out. And I don’t intend to stand in the way. No, sir.
I tried politely informing my husband that I was going to pack a bag and go stay at a smancy hotel (with ROOM SERVICE!!) while he, our son, and fate got this whole issue worked out, but he just kind of shook his head and ignored me. And I was all “I WAS A PERFECT CHILD!! YOUR MOM TOLD ME YOU WERE NAUGHTY SOMETIMES!!”.
I really think he didn’t believe me. I mean…our son didn’t get his KNOWITALLNESS from me, I can assure you. I was just…extremely smart and commonsensical as a child. And maybe, just maybe, I sometimes knew more than the adults in my life. So sue me.
SUE ME FOR BEING BORDERLINE CHILD GENIUS.
Anyways. Such an emotional and frustrating time is only healed by one thing–an extreme amount of sugar. Preferably eaten by the handful while hiding in the back of a dark closet.
Care to join me?
Have you ever eaten Muddy Buddies (sometimes called Puppy Chow)? It’s Chex cereal, coated in a chocolate/peanut butter mixture and then shaken all around in a big ol’ bag of powdered sugar. Well. Awhile back I saw THESE Muddy Buddy Cookies and it gave me an idea.
Why not Muddy Buddy Cookie Dough? Obvs, we are calling them truffles because it sounds fancier and more acceptable than “I stuff my face with chocolate and powdered sugar covered peanut butter cookie dough balls”.
And let it be noted that I kept the cookie dough egg free. To keep the haters at bay.
(click here for printable recipe)
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 stick butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
In the bowl of mixer, beat 1/2 stick of butter and peanut butter until smooth. Add sugars and beat on medium for about a minute, until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla and beat on medium until combined. Add flour and beat until fully mixed.
Roll mixture into balls and place on a wax paper lined baking sheet. The size is up to you, I did mine a little smaller than a walnut. Place in the freezer for about 20 minutes, just long enough to firm up.
Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. In a microwave safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and 1 stick of butter, stopping at 20 second intervals to stir. Once melted and fully combined, dip the cookie dough balls in the chocolate, one at a time, removing by sliding a fork underneath. Immediate place in the powdered sugar, and quickly coat. Slide fork underneath again and place back on wax paper lined sheet.
Once truffles have set up a bit, give them a second coating in the powdered sugar.
That’s it!! Just my opinion, but I think these would be perfect for a Thanksgiving or Christmas get together.
Or for drowning your sorrows. Whatevs.
I’ve got a few more Muddy Buddy themed treats coming up and I can’t wait to share!!
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There are so so wrong and yet….so so right!!
You are so funny and real. Great recipe I LOVE muddie buddies, thanks for make them “smancy” :))
It’s totally his fault…..TRUST! I know I was a PERFECT little lady when I was younger and everything my children do is related to something my husband did as a child……OKAY OKAY that’s a total lie. My mother wished this on me.
Your truffles look amazing and I’ll have to try them out very soon. I’ve got a PILE of Confessionsofacookbookqueen recipes sitting here to try….My husband is going to start complaining that I spend more on printer ink then I do on cookie cutters. :) Too bad….thanks for all the GREAT recipes!
These look SO DELICIOUS!!! But, let’s be honest…so does just about everything you make. (With the rare exception of some of those weirdy Halloween treats.) (SUPER FUN by the way…just gross:) ) (But I bet they still tasted good anyway!)
Any cookie dough truffle is an A+ in my book! Looks awesome! Sounds great!
Oooo, what an ingenious recipe… love it!
My girls went through that phase, too. In fact, I think my twelve year old is currently having a relapse.
Okay, so…. seriously, when does this so-called phase end? Because my kids are starting college and are still convinced that they have magically attained knowledge I could never begin to get my tiny mommy brain around! Anyway….the truffles sound awesome. :)
It ends when they have children of their own….they the realize how wise you were! =D
Muddy buddys rock! The remind me of my college dorm, where that’s pretty much what we all lived on. I’ve gotta make these! YUM!
yum!! I love muddy buddys, so these are looking pretty darn tasty to me. I was planning on making some cookie dough fudge tomorrow, but now I’m torn….can’t decide which one to make!!!
Sweet treats are the perfect antidote for “a phase”! Your muddy buddy cookie dough truffles will definitely do the trick!
Oh this just sounds heavenly!!! I can’t wait to try it out!!! :) I’m one of those “raw egg cookie dough eaters” normally, but actually have to stick to the rules and refrain from making the real stuff til June. I can’t wait to try this recipe out. I think it’ll be a hit at home (ps- your blog is the best at giving me a good laugh and keeping me drooling day after day!)
Btw, this “phase” lasted til my sister (8 years younger than me) was 10 or 10 1/2 years old. Ohhhh it was frustrating. As a parent myself now, I know it’s coming. I was a terror as a child. I can’t even imagine what will be in the cards for me. BTW, my hubby thinks he was PERFECT, so I’m sure he’ll think it’s all my fault. LOL Good luck keeping your sanity during this time. I think they’re just trying to find their independence and own identity and just think they have it all figured out. Later, he’ll realize he never could have done it without you. :) You’re a good mama!
omg yes please!!!!! These sound so yummy :)
OMG! I thought Evan was the only OVERNIGHT doctor. What worries me is the fact that I get completely infuriated and tempted to act like a seven year old myself when “outsmarted” by the seven year old. I didn’t deserve this either, because I was also a perfect child. He’ll pay though. I will pick him up late tomorrow, being SURE to remember to wipe EXTRA icing on my face and pants. HA to the HA to the HA te HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
PS- Cookie BALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! {Yes, I am giggling}
you think a 7yr old boy is bad…try 7 year old girl DIVA on for size……………………eeeegads.
Can not wait to try these. I am obsessed with ANYTHING that involves peanut butter and chocolate. Screw Thanksgiving – I’m making these babies this week :) Love your posts!
Oh yum! These look great and you take such pretty pictures!
how i remember those days . . . sigh . . . and i thank the good lord above that those days are ovah for me sistah . . . oy! yes, it is a phase and yes, he’ll outgrow it . . . might take a teensy bit longer than you expect but, as they say, ‘this too shall pass’ . . . in the meantime, i suggest you fill his little ‘tude with these lovelies . . . you are gonna be at the top of everyone’s invite list for holiday parties if you take these!
Wow, this whole post makes total sense. It’s all my husband’s fault…why didn’t I think of that? You really are a genius!
and I’m kinda cool with calling them “I stuff my face with chocolate and powdered sugar covered peanut butter cookie dough balls”… rolls off the tongue :)
This is why I want to keep my kids little forever!! But these truffles look SO good. A great way to console yourself on a hard day!
I am dying over here! Genius idea!! I can’t wait to try them and eat them:)
OHMYGOSH…you are my favorite person in the whole wide world right now! Egg free cookie dough?! Why didn’t I think of that last week when I wanted to stick my face in a bowl of cookie dough but couldn’t because of the tiny human that’s growing inside of me right now!?
PS I agree that it’s totally your husband’s fault. I blame my husband every day for our toddler daughter being just like him…stubborn and mischievous. I was also a perfect child :)
The recipe looks great but thanks so much for making me laugh this morning! You are awesome! :)
You’re making me laugh and cringe at the same time. There is more drama and obnoxiousness to go through beyond age 4?! Because I’m not sure I can take much more of this. It’s ridiculous. I want to take a dozen or more of these muddy buddy cookies (cuz omg yum) and hide in a closet until the kids forget all about me and are playing nice. It’ll happen right?
Funny story. It’s gets better AFTER the teens years have passed. …Love muddy buddy, can’t wait to try this, thanks for sharing.
I know a friend who wants to eat cookie dough but is not allowed to eat eggs. This will make a great prezzie!
When all else fails, always blame the husband!!! I love reading your stuff, it always makes me laugh.
I have kind of a dumb question about these muddy buddy balls… Can they sit out for an extended amount of time or do they need to stay in the fridge. I love the whole idea of these and would like to make them.
Wow… think my 9 year old grand daughter and I will give these a try … we “do” a cookie/candy pre-Christmas thing every year. Thank you for creamy peanut butter… she hated chunky and with braces can’t eat nuts anyway!
by the way…if one isn’t a perfect child, this one one gets is called “divine retribution” by one’s Mother! Guess who got one of those and who is having fun telling this child that her child is “divine retribution”!?
For as long as I can remember, it has always been my job to bring Puppy Chow to Christmas gatherings. Even when I was a kid, I would help make it and everyone knew it was my treat. And then my grandpa would eat it and bark at me, which, for some reason, always drove me crazy.
So these little beauties made me smile when I saw them on FB. Brought me back to being a kid.
Oh, and I still make puppy chow every year for the holidays. And then I eat most of it. ;)
Great looking treat and one which I’m sure will bring you much comfort as you indulge in the back corner of the closet….on and off for the next ten years :)
Jon David started that at 7 my daughter is starting that faze now at 3. I also blame her father. I mean seriously it’s not MY fault. That would be ridiculous.
I love Puppy Chow or Monkey Munch or whatever you call it. I love how you make everything bite size. ;)
I have bad news for you….the “know-it-all” phase lasts FOREVER! My oldest is 27 and no amount of lessons has taught him that his mother is ALWAYS right!!! and I’ve never even heard of this concoction but it sounds delightful so I must try them.
Donna
You know, Donna is RIGHT!!! Our boys are 27 and 24. They call their momma EVERY day, sometimes twice and my oldest still knows more than me (he thinks). BUT, I do have to admit, it brought a tear to my eye when he got married 1-1/2 years ago, he told me how bad it was going to hurt when he said “I, do” and the pastor cut the cord. He has been attached for 27-1/2 years and I loved every minute, even if I am STUPID!!!! BTW, he never said I do. He said Yes Sir!!
He was brought up right!!
hahahahahahahahaha.. OMG ya’ll are cracking me right up!
They don’t ever quit knowing it all and the only reason I know that is because I know it all! And since I raised them to know and understand that there can only be one perfect, all knowing member of the household, they chose another route…. imitation, which is the most sincere form of flattery!
For Real? Shut the front door. Because I thought if I could just get to January when my kiddo turns 5 he will magically become cured of all sass and he will revert back to his other personality (which left him somewhere about 3 hours into his 3yr old birthday party). I’m coming over so we can make food and eat it and let our kids and their dads work this whole karma thing out.
These sound amazing! Hubby loves Reese Cups (me, too), so these would probably hit the spot! Sorry about your little angel, but you’ll both get thru it! LOL! :)
xoxo
Joy
Gee, I don’t have a kid but I hear this kind of thing all the time – whether it’s a girl or boy. Good call on the hotel. Women be needin’ pampering!
I think if you crushed up some chex and put them in your peanut butter mix it would make them even more like a muddy buddy. They sound great! I cant wait to try them for my friends and family.
Here’s the bad news….they don’t grow out of this stage quickly. Believe me, I have an almost 13-year-old, who is pretty sure that he knows the right way to do everything.
I’ve never, ever had a muddy buddy. Can you believe it? I think I’ll just go all out and start with these truffles!
I just have to say that I am honored to have inspired such an awesome treat!! I LOVE anything muddy buddy, though I have to make mine with SunButter. I’m totes making these!
Take a deep breath, because this phase can last a few years. When my children went to college is when my husband & I started to have a functioning brain again. Now my daughter is my very best friend & my son, well he still knows what buttons to push!
You are so clever. Puppy Chow is my favv (:
It is all your hubby’s fault, and you should hide in a dark closet and eat all the yummy sugary stuff, otherwise you might have to share with “them” and it’s because of “them” that you’re in there to begin with! These are perfect, I haven’t had puppy chow in forever, you reminded me it’s just another thing among many that I love!
I bet these are soo addicting!YUM!
I LOVE PUPPY CHOW!! It’s the crunch of the chex mix with the chocolate and peanut butter. I will eat that stuff by the bag. These look yummy and I will try them :)
you write my favorite food blog. I LOVE took bake, but dont like to cook – thats why they invented husbands.
you are hilarious and write in a totally relatable and readable way. your stories are always a fun read and recipes starable (google reader reference).
keep up the great work!
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Ah, yes. The Phase. As the mother of 17 year-old twin girls who often refer to thier stupid parents, I am quite familiar with this peculiar stage referrred to as “The Phase”. What is even more interesting is how when thier loving mother gives them a little rope to see how they will use thier ever-growing knowledge of the universe and they have an Epic Fail moment- its all your fault. The good news is this will pass. The Evil Twins have two siblings that adore thier mother. To them, she is The Precious Mother Who Knows All. I love them and they shall inherit my fortune. And I shall make these delicious Muddy Buddy Cookie Dough Truffles for them. The End.
P.S. You rock, BTW and I’m sure The Phase will pass soon- and you will be known also as the Precious Mother Who knows All. Thanks for making my day sweeter in so many ways!
YUMMO! I am so glad to have finally found my cookies for our exchange! :)
Can you give an estimate of how many 1 batch would make?
SO excited to try these!!!
Oh my sweet goodness. Puppy Chow is one of the things I love most about the holidays, and paired with cookie dough…my head is exploding. Love it!!
wow, i love muddy buddys, so i will definately be trying this one out!
is this raw flour? is that okay?
hahaha, I swear you just described my life! The only difference I am getting it from both my now 5 yr old and my 2 yr old! Well technically if you add their ages together it is 7…hmmmm maybe it’s the number 7? As always you crack me up and totally fabu. Does your closet to hide and eat these chocolate covered bits of heaven come with wine/ because that would be the best hiding from troubles closet eva!!
Oooh! these look yummy!!! Can’t wait to try them :)
I love your writing! very entertaining but very real :) keep it up!
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These look so yum! I saw them on pinterest and can’t wait to try!
Hope the know it all stage passes soon!