Christmas Goodies Upgraded: 3 New Takes on the Classic Muddy Buddies
The holidays are a great time to show your loved ones that you're thinking about them, but some people aren't so easy to shop for. If this is the case, we highly recommend that you go with a tried and true classic, something no one can resist -- sweets! We've all heard of muddy buddies, or puppy chow as its sometimes referred to, but did you know that as easy as they are to make, they're just as easy to customize? These sweet treats are typically made up of Chex cereal, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and powdered sugar, but today we're going to share with you 3 of our favorite twists on this snack. So go forth and pick your favorite, throw them in some mason jars, tie them off with a bow, and hand them out to your friends and neighbors! Just be prepared to be excessively thanked in hugs and smiles.
Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies
It just wouldn't be Christmas time without the delicious decadence of peppermint and white chocolate, so why not combine this Winter treat with some Chex mix for a fun and seasonal candy?
Ingredients:
6 C. Chex Cereal
2 C. White Melting Chocolate (or Vanilla Almond Bark)
1 1/4 C. crushed candy canes
3/4 C. Powdered Sugar
Directions:
1. Pour the Chex cereal into a large bowl
2. Melt the white chocolate according to the directions on the package, and pour over the cereal and stir thoroughly.
3. Add the crushed candy canes and toss until evenly mixed throughout the cereal.
4. Put the powdered sugar and the cereal mixture in a large plastic bag, and shake until everything is coated in the sugar.
5. Pour the mixture out onto a cookie sheet to cool. It's that easy!
Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies
Speaking of seasonal flavors, bring on the cinnamon. Snickerdoodles are universally loved cinnamon-sugar cookies, and we're taking all the goodness of these chewy baked treats and bringing them to an easy-to-give-as-a-gift Muddy Buddies recipe. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
6 C. Chex Cereal
2 C. White Melting Chocolate 1/2 C. Powdered Sugar 1/4 C. Granulated Sugar 1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
Directions:
1. Pour the Chex cereal into a large bowl.
2. Melt the white chocolate according to the directions on the package, and pour over the cereal and stir thoroughly.
3. Combine your powdered sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a large plastic bag.
4. Add the cereal mixture to the plastic bag and shake until coated.
5. Pour the mixture out onto a cookie sheet to cool.
Pumpkin Pie Muddy Buddies
If we had it our way, pumpkin season would last all year long -- so, of course, we had to put a pumpkin spin on Muddy Buddies! So go ahead and make these pumpkin spice cereal snacks in the middle of Spring, and don't listen to what anyone says about it. Long live pumpkin!
Ingredients:
6 C. Chex Cereal
1 C. Pumpkin Pie Hershey Kisses
3/4 C. Powdered Sugar
1 Tbsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
Directions:
1. Pour the Chex cereal into a large bowl
2. Melt the Hershey Kisses in the microwave in 20-second intervals (stirring after each time) until completely melted, pour over the cereal, and stir thoroughly.
3. Combine your powdered sugar and pumpkin pie spice in a large plastic bag.
4. Add the cereal mixture to the plastic bag and shake until coated.
5. Pour the mixture out onto a cookie sheet to cool.
No matter what flavor you feel like making this holiday season, Muddy Buddies are an easy, delicious, and customizable treat to give to friends, coworkers, or just about anyone. So enjoy the goodies, break out your favorite bottle of wine, and cheers to this holiday season!
