Grinch Muddy Buddies
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This Grinch Muddy Buddies recipe is a fun twist on a classic Christmas snack. This mixed snack mix is great for a movie night snack or as a homemade food gift for friends.
Made with just a few simple ingredients, this mix is sure to delight your family or guests of all ages.
This is one of our easy Christmas recipes you will want to bookmark for later.
Why Try This Recipe
Quick and easy. Whip up this Grinch Snack Mix in no time, perfect for the busy holiday season.
Festive fun. Celebrate watching the Grinch movie while enjoying this fun Green snack idea..
Perfect for holiday parties. Impress your guests with a fun and delicious holiday treat. Also known as Grinch puppy chow, this is a great sweet treat.
Grinch Muddy Buddy Ingredients
- vanilla melting wafers
- Corn Chex cereal
- powdered sugar
- green food gel (neon green or bright green)
- creamy peanut butter
- vanilla
- red and green M&M’s candies
- Red heart candy sprinkles
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Grinch Muddy Buddies
Step 1 – In a large bowl, Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and five drops green food coloring.
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Step 2 – In a microwave safe owl, add in vanilla melting wafers
Step 3 – Mix in two drops food coloring along with the half cup of peanut butter. Mix well.
Step 4 – Place chex mix into a large gallon zip lock bag
Step 5 – Add the melted white chocolate mixture. Close bag well and use hands to throughly coat.
Step 6 – Add in powdered sugarl candy heart sprinkles and M&M’s candies and mix.
Serving and Storage
I like to put this Muddy Buddy mix in small boxes or cellophane bags for a festive way to serve.
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Grinch Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 10 oz Ghirardelli white vanilla flavored melting wafers
- 5 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 7 drops green food gel neon green or bright green
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 boxes holiday red and green M&M’s candies
- Red heart candy sprinkles
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, place in powdered sugar, vanilla, and five drops green food coloring. Work on low 2 and move to a 4. You will need to scrape the sides and keep working with it till the powdered sugar is a light green and is crumbly. I usually start with 2 cups and work up to the 4 cups.
- In a microwave safe owl, add in vanilla melting wafers and melt as directed on the bag. Every microwave differs so we suggest bag directions.
- Mix in two drops food coloring along with the half cup of peanut butter. Mix well.
- Place chex mix into a large gallon zip lock bag. Pour in chocolate mixture. Close bag well and then move around until well coated.
- Add in powdered sugared mixture and move around until well coated.
- Add in candy heart sprinkles and holiday M&M’s candies. Mix well and serve!
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So easy and great as a takeaway treat.