Description
Celebrate the festive season with this easy and colorful Christmas Muddy Buddies recipe. Using crunchy Chex cereal coated in creamy peanut butter and vibrant red and green candy melts, these sweet and crunchy snacks are perfect for holiday parties or gifting. The powdered sugar coating adds a delightful sweetness and a snowy finish to these crunchy treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Chex Cereal
- 8 cups Chex cereal, divided
Peanut Butter Mixture
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter, divided
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
Candy Melts
- 1 cup red candy melts
- 1 cup green candy melts
Coating
- 1½ cups powdered sugar, divided
Other
- 2 gallon-sized ziplock bags
Instructions
- Prepare Red Candy Coated Cereal: Place 4 cups of Chex cereal in a large bowl. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup red candy melts, 1/4 cup peanut butter, and 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds, stir, then continue microwaving in 15-second intervals until the mixture is smooth. Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal to a gallon-sized ziplock bag. Add half of the powdered sugar (3/4 cup) into the bag, seal tightly, and shake vigorously until the cereal is thoroughly coated. Spread the coated cereal on parchment or wax paper and allow it to set.
- Repeat for Green Candy Coated Cereal: Repeat the same process using the remaining 4 cups of Chex cereal, 1 cup green candy melts, 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil, and the remaining 3/4 cup powdered sugar to create the green-coated portion of the muddy buddies.
- Store the Muddy Buddies: Once set and cooled, store the Christmas Muddy Buddies in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain freshness and crunchiness.
Notes
- Ensure the candy melts and peanut butter mixture is smooth before coating the cereal to achieve even coverage.
- Shaking the ziplock bags vigorously is key to evenly distributing the powdered sugar on the coated cereal.
- Use parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking while the coated cereal sets.
- These treats can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with a safe alternative like sunflower seed butter.
