Christmas Muddy Buddies
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Get ready to enjoy a deliciously festive snack with this Christmas muddy buddies recipe! Perfect for holiday parties or cozy family gatherings, this easy treat combines the classic flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with a festive twist.
Made with simple ingredients and easy to prepare, this muddy buddy treat is bound to be a crowd favorite during the holiday season.
This is one of our easy Christmas party food recipes you will want to bookmark for later.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: This easy recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it a breeze to whip up for any gathering.
- Perfect for Gifting: Pack it in an airtight holiday tin for great gifts that friends and family will adore.
- Customizable: Add your favorite mix-ins like holiday M&Ms or colorful festive sprinkles for a personal touch.
- Family Tradition: This recipe is great for starting new family traditions during the Christmas season and can be enjoyed by all ages.
- Deliciously Sweet: The combination of melted chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and powdered sugar creates a delightful sweet snack that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients for muddy buddy mix
- Chex cereal (we used corn chex)
- Semi sweet chocolate chips
- Creamy peanut butter
- Unsalted butter
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Red and green M&Ms
How to make this delicious treat
Step 1 – Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter.
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 in 15-second intervals and stir until smooth. Remove from the microwave and stir in vanilla extract, mixing well.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal.
Step 2 – Coat Cereal
Toss cereal to coat with chocolate peanut butter mixture.
Step 3 – Add Powdered Sugar Topping
Divide the powdered sugar between two gallon storage bags.
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Scoop the chocolate-coated cereal into the gallon bags and shake well to coat the cereal in the sugar.
Step 4 – Bake
Spread the coated cereal onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to set for about 30 minutes.
Add Festive Candies
Before serving, add in M&M’s and toss.
Tips for the Best Results
- Use a large microwavable bowl for melting the chocolate chips, ensuring there’s enough room to stir the ingredients without spilling.
- When pouring the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the Chex cereal, do it gradually for even coating.
- For best results, let the coated cereal set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before adding M&Ms to ensure a crunchy texture and so that the M&Ms don’t melt.
Substitutions and Variations
- Cereal Options: Feel free to mix and match with different types of Chex rice cereal (such as wheat or chocolate) for varied textures.
- Nut Butters: Swap the creamy peanut butter for almond butter or sunbutter for nut-free variations.
- Additional Mix-ins: Enhance your Christmas muddy buddy recipe by adding crushed candy canes or peppermint bark for a seasonal twist.
- Colorful Sprinkles: Use green sprinkles and red sprinkles to make your muddy buddies more festive.
FAQs About This Recipe
You can store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.Â
Absolutely! Using milk chocolate will give you a sweeter taste, perfect for those who love chocolate.Â
Place the muddy buddies in clear plastic bags and tie them with festive ribbons or put them in Christmas tins with wax paper for a more polished look.
You can use regular M&Ms or any chocolate candies you have on hand.Â
While they can be frozen, it’s best to enjoy them fresh for the best texture. If you do freeze them, ensure they’re in a sealed container to avoid freezer burn.
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Christmas Muddy Buddies
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.
Notes
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