Christmas Muddy Buddies
If you're looking for an easy snack to put out for parties or gatherings this holiday season, this Christmas Muddy Buddies recipe is it! It requires very little prep and brings together a salty sweet snack that's perfect for all types of occasions.
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Servings: 8 servings (makes about 10 cups)
Calories: 1039kcal
Equipment
- Serving Scoop
Ingredients
- 8 cups rice chex mix cereal
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup red and green M&M’s
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup mini Reese’s
- Optional: sprinkles
Instructions
- Place the chex mix cereal in a large bowl and set aside.
- In a small bowl, microwave the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in 15 second intervals until smooth. Stir between each interval.
- Pour chocolate over cereal and stir until evenly coated.
- Toss the chocolate coated cereal in powdered sugar until all of the chocolate is covered. You can use a bowl with a lid or a large storage bag for this step.
- Transfer to a new bowl and add in the pretzels, M&Ms, Reese’s, marshmallows and sprinkles and toss until well mixed.
Notes
Be sure to check the full post above for more about the ingredients, variations, how to store, and much more.
- Be careful melting the chocolate mixture. You don't want the chocolate to burn and seize up. The heat of the bowl and the chocolate will help it melt so stirring in between each heating session prevents you from cooking too long.
- Make sure you coat the chocolate-covered cereal in powdered sugar very well. The powdered sugar is the key to less stickiness in your final Christmas puppy chow.
- Make the puppy chow base separately. While it may be a time saver to toss the candies in the chocolate and powdered sugar, it looks better to see the various colors and textures.
- Totally customizable! This Christmas snack mix is easily customizable. You can swap out the cereal, candies, and add other ingredients to create a fun and festive mixture you and your family will enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 1039kcal | Carbohydrates: 169g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 104g | Vitamin A: 836IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 22mg
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