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Easy Festive Christmas Muddy Buddies

Easy Festive Christmas Muddy Buddies

Try these Easy Festive Christmas Muddy Buddies for a delightful holiday treat that combines crunchy Chex cereal, pretzels, and festive toppings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Setting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Sweet Moments
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 cups Chex cereal rice or corn can be used
  • 2 cups Pretzels
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips milk chocolate works too
  • 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Sweet Coating
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
For the Festive Finish
  • 1 cup Christmas M&M's
  • 1 cup Mini Oreos

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • microwave
  • resealable bag
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Directions
  1. Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Melt the mixture in the microwave, heating in 30-second increments, stirring after each until it’s smooth.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract until well blended.
  4. Fold in the Chex cereal and pretzels gently until well-coated.
  5. Shake the coated mixture in a large resealable bag with powdered sugar until evenly coated.
  6. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it set for 30 minutes.
  7. Mix in the Christmas M&M's and Mini Oreos before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate for an extra festive flair!

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