Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies
Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup peppermint candies, crushed
Instructions
- 1
Measure the Chex cereal into a large, heat-safe bowl and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and completely melted. Be careful not to scorch the chocolate.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Stir the peppermint extract into the melted white chocolate mixture until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal. Gently fold and stir with a rubber spatula until the cereal is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Divide the coated cereal into two large (2-gallon) resealable plastic bags. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar to each bag. Seal the bags and shake vigorously until the cereal is thoroughly coated with the powdered sugar.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Pour the coated cereal from both bags into a large bowl. Add the crushed peppermint candies and gently toss to distribute them evenly throughout the muddy buddies.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Spread the Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow them to cool and set for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for 15 minutes for faster setting.
⏱️ 30 min
- 8
Once set, break apart any clumps and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
⏱️ 1 min
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Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup peppermint candies, crushed
Instructions
- 1
Measure the Chex cereal into a large, heat-safe bowl and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and completely melted. Be careful not to scorch the chocolate.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Stir the peppermint extract into the melted white chocolate mixture until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal. Gently fold and stir with a rubber spatula until the cereal is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Divide the coated cereal into two large (2-gallon) resealable plastic bags. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar to each bag. Seal the bags and shake vigorously until the cereal is thoroughly coated with the powdered sugar.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Pour the coated cereal from both bags into a large bowl. Add the crushed peppermint candies and gently toss to distribute them evenly throughout the muddy buddies.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Spread the Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow them to cool and set for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for 15 minutes for faster setting.
⏱️ 30 min - 8
Once set, break apart any clumps and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
⏱️ 1 min