Easy Christmas Muddy Buddies Recipe
Christmas Muddy Buddies are a tasty mix of crunchy cereal, sweet chocolate, and creamy peanut butter coated in powdered sugar. Festive sprinkles and holiday M&M candies make them even more special. They’re the perfect treat to share with your family and friends during the holiday season.
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This sweet snack mix is easy to make, doesn’t take much time, and is guaranteed to make your Christmas season celebrations extra sweet.
I am a HUGE fan of Muddy Buddies. They are one of my favorite snacks. My Halloween Muddy Buddies mix inspired this Christmas muddy buddy recipe. It’s an easy treat for the holiday season.
But these aren’t the only muddy buddy recipes I have. Try my Easter muddy buddies that are full of pastel colors perfect for any spring occasion and cookies and cream muddy buddies (this recipe is peanut butter free) are great for game night. Then there’s always the original Chex mix, a family tradition in my house, and the tasty treat that started them all! If you want something a bit different try muddy buddy popcorn.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- You just need seven ingredients to make this easy recipe.
- Use this sweet snack mix as a favor for your holiday parties.
- Kids can easily help make the recipe.
- It’s adaptable. Use other M&M candy flavors such as peppermint for the holidays.
- The Christmas muddy buddies recipe makes enough for a crowd.
- Make ahead for a party and store it for up to seven days.
Pro Tip
To easily coat the cereal in powdered sugar, place some of the powdered sugar in a large Ziploc bag, then put some of the chocolate coated cereal in the bag. Seal the bag and gently shake to cover. Put coated cereal in a separate bowl and repeat until all of the muddy buddies are covered in powdered sugar.
What do I need to make a Christmas Muddy Buddies recipe?
You only need seven simple ingredients to make this recipe and everything is readily available. Christmas muddy buddies are known by different names such as a Christmas puppy chow recipe, reindeer chow, muddy munch, or reindeer munch. The recipes are all very similar.
- Chex Rice Cereal – This is the best choice because it’s the most bland variety.
- Milk Chocolate Chips
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Unsalted Butter
- Powdered Sugar
- Red and Green M&M Candies
- Red, White, and Green Sprinkles
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Rubber Spatula
- Medium Saucepan
Find complete instructions and measurements in the recipe card below. Just scroll down.
How do you store muddy buddies?
Store Christmas muddy buddies in an airtight container. My favorite container is this OXO pop top. I use them for just about everything including flour, sugar, baking soda, pasta, and more. They will keep for about seven days, if they last that long.
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Christmas Muddy Buddies Recipe
Equipment
- Very Large Bowl
- Medium Saucepan
- Rubber Spatula
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
- ¾ cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- ¼ cup Unsalted Butter
- 1½ cups Powdered Sugar
- ½ cup Holiday M&Ms
- ¾ cup Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
- Place the Rice Chex cereal into the large bowl and set aside.9 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- In a medium saucepan combine the milk chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter over medium heat, stirring often with the rubber spatula, until smooth and creamy.1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips, ¾ cup Creamy Peanut Butter, ¼ cup Unsalted Butter
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir to coat completely. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Add the powdered sugar and stir until all pieces are coated. Add more powdered sugar if necessary.1½ cups Powdered Sugar
- Completely cool the mixture before adding the M&Ms and sprinkles.½ cup Holiday M&Ms, ¾ cup Christmas Sprinkles
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