Christmas Muddy Buddies
If you are looking for a festive snack other than popcorn, we love whipping up some muddy buddies for a sweet and salty snack that is perfect for movie watching, holiday parties, and more. Our Christmas Muddy Buddies put a fun twist on this puppy chow or muddy buddy inspired snack.
Muddy buddies are so easy to make, so don’t be intimidated by the powdered sugar. We make it quick and easy, with the least amount of mess possible.
Ingredients
- Corn Chex cereal
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Creamy peanut butter
- Unsalted butter
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Red & Green M&Ms
For a detailed list of ingredients, see the printable recipe card below.
Directions
Step 1: To a microwave safe bowl, add chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, and stir well. Microwave for 30 seconds more, and stir again. If not melted, microwave on 15 second increments and stir until smooth. Remove from the microwave and stir in vanilla extract, mixing well.
Step 2: Pour the chocolate mixture over the chex cereal, and toss to coat.
Step 3: Divide the powdered sugar between two gallon storage bags. Scoop the chocolate covered chex into the gallon bags, and shake well to coat the cereal in the sugar.
Step 4: Spread the coated cereal onto a parchment lined baking sheet, and allow to set for about 30 minutes.
Step 5: Before serving, add in M&M’s and toss.
We hope you enjoy this fun snack as much as we do. We are obsessed with customizing our muddy buddies to go for any occasion with different add-ins and muddy buddy flavors.
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Christmas Muddy Buddies
A delicious holiday spin on classic muddy buddies (or puppy chow), our Christmas Muddy Buddies are made with chocolate, and have holiday M&Ms in the mix.
Ingredients
- 9 cups chex cereal (we used corn chex)
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Red & Green M&Ms
Instructions
- To a microwave safe bowl, add chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, and stir well.
- Microwave for 30 seconds more, and stir again. If not melted, microwave on 15 second increments and stir until smooth. Remove from the microwave and stir in vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the chex cereal, and toss to coat.
- Divide the powdered sugar between two gallon storage bags.
- Scoop the chocolate covered chex into the gallon bags, and shake well to coat the cereal in the sugar.
- Spread the coated cereal onto a parchment lined baking sheet, and allow to set for about 30 minutes.
- Before serving, add in M&M's and toss.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 245
