Christmas Muddy Buddies Recipe
Make this Christmas Muddy Buddies Recipe for the kids - with yummy chocolate and crunch - and it's sure to become a yummy Christmas tradition!
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Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex Cereal (e.g., rice, corn, wheat) ((any variety, i.e. rice, wheat, corn, chocolate))
- 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate baking chips
- 1/2 cups peanut butter
- 1/4 cups salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups confectioners sugar (i.e., powdered)
- 1 (11.4 oz.) package M&M's Milk Chocolate Holiday Candy
Tools:
- mixing bowl ((large))
- silicone spatula
- measuring cups
- mixing bowl
- 2-gallon food storage freezer bag
- parchment paper
- plastic food storage container ((large))
Instructions
- Measure out cereal into a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- In a large microwavable glass bowl, add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, stop and stir, then heat about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth.
- Add vanilla to chocolate mixture and stir thoroughly to combine.
- Pour chocolate mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
- Pour the chocolate-coated cereal into the food storage bag.
- Add powdered sugar to the bag, then seal the bag and shake until the cereal is well coated in powdered sugar.
- Spread cereal mixture out in a thin layer onto waxed paper. Allow mixture to cool fully.
- Once cool, add cereal mixture along with M&Ms to a large storage container or storage bag. Mix or shake to combine. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.