Classic Christmas Muddy Buddies
Classic Christmas Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal, rice, corn, or wheat
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup red and green M&M's, optional
- 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- 1
Measure the Chex cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir well. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and melted.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal in the large bowl. Gently stir with a rubber spatula until the cereal is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour the powdered sugar into a large 2-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add the chocolate-coated cereal to the bag. Seal the bag and shake gently until the cereal is completely coated with powdered sugar.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Spread the muddy buddies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool and set for at least 15 minutes. Once cooled, stir in the optional M&M's and Christmas sprinkles.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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Classic Christmas Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal, rice, corn, or wheat
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup red and green M&M's, optional
- 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- 1
Measure the Chex cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir well. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and melted.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal in the large bowl. Gently stir with a rubber spatula until the cereal is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour the powdered sugar into a large 2-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add the chocolate-coated cereal to the bag. Seal the bag and shake gently until the cereal is completely coated with powdered sugar.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Spread the muddy buddies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool and set for at least 15 minutes. Once cooled, stir in the optional M&M's and Christmas sprinkles.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.