Ingredients
9 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal
2 cups chocolate chips (white or semi-sweet)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3–4 drops green food coloring (optional)
1/2 cup crushed mint cookies or Andes mints (optional)
Instructions
1. Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
2. Add chocolate chips and butter to a microwave-safe bowl.
3. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
4. Stir in peppermint extract and green food coloring if using.
5. Pour the melted mint chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
6. Transfer the coated cereal to a large resealable plastic bag.
7. Add powdered sugar to the bag, seal it, and shake until all cereal pieces are fully coated.
8. Spread the muddy buddies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
9. Allow the mixture to cool and set for about 30 minutes.
10. Mix in optional toppings like crushed mint cookies or Andes mints before serving.
Notes
Use peppermint extract instead of mint extract for a classic chocolate mint flavor.
Work quickly when mixing the melted chocolate with cereal so it coats evenly.
Add crushed mint Oreos or mint M&Ms for extra texture and flavor.
Store Mint Muddy Buddies in an airtight container for up to one week.
For a festive look, add extra green sprinkles before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg