Christmas Muddy Buddies
Easy, no bake holiday treat - chocolate peanut butter coated Chex cereal dusted with powdered sugar and studded with holiday M&M’s makes the perfect holiday sweet snack.
Servings: 10
Calories:
Equipment
- large cookie/baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1/4 cup butter sliced in pieces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 6 cups rice Chex cereal can use corn Chex
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups holiday M&M's (red/green)
- parchment or wax paper
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper then set aside.
- Place the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a medium size microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high one minute (uncovered) to melt the chocolate chips, then stir. If necessary return the bowl to the micro for another 30 seconds until smooth and creamy then fold in the vanilla. Don't overheat!
- Add the cereal to a large mixing bowl then pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the top. Gently stir to evenly coat the cereal being careful not to crush the cereal.
- Transfer the coated cereal to a into large Ziploc bag then sprinkle the powered sugar over the top. Seal the bag and gently shake until the cereal is well coated.
- Spread the mix onto the baking sheet then let it cool and set the chocolate. Add M&M's tossing to coat then store in an airtight container until you’re ready to eat.
Notes
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Variations to this recipe:
- White chocolate chips instead of semisweet.
- Corn or even chocolate Chex cereal.
- Swap in peanut or peanut butter M&M's or even mini peanut butter cups.
- Candy heartsValentine's Day.