Hot Chocolate Christmas Muddy Buddies

User Reviews

5.0

15 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cooling time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    16 servings

  • Calories

    503 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Hot Chocolate Christmas Muddy Buddies

These delicious Christmas muddy buddies combine hot chocolate mix, marshmallows, and Sno-Cap candies in a wintery treat that’s perfect for the holidays! 

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings
  • 10 cups rice chex cereal
  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (or semi-sweet chocolate chips)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 7 ounces marshmallow fluff or cream
  • 2 ounces hot cocoa mix (dry)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3.1 ounces Snow Caps candy
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • other mix-ins as desired
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. Start by pouring the Rice Chex into either a large container with an airtight lid or a 2 gallon Ziploc bag. 
  2. Combine the chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter in a microwave safe container and microwave on high for 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the mixture is fully melted and nice and smooth.
  3. Remove the chocolate from heat and stir in the marshmallow fluff until well combined.
  4. Next, whisk together the powdered sugar and hot chocolate mix in a large bowl. 
  5. Once your coating is ready, add the melted chocolate peanut butter mixture to the Rice Chex in the bag and toss until well coated.
  6. Do the same with the hot chocolate powdered sugar mix. Add it to the bag, close the bag, and toss until well coated.
  7. Place wire racks on two baking sheets to catch the excess coating then spread coated muddy buddies out on the laid out wire racks to cool for about 30 minutes.
  8. Once the muddy buddies have set for about 30 minutes, toss in a bowl with the mini marshmallows, Sno-Caps, and any other mix-ins you’d like to add.

Notes

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in a cool place for up to three days. After that the mini marshmallows will start wilting and it just won’t taste as good.
  • Double or half the recipe easily by just doubling or halving the ingredients. Unlike some recipes, this one is easy to adjust to the portion that you want!
  • Place a piece of parchment paper under the wire racks on the baking sheet for easy cleanup. Once the Christmas muddy buddies are good to go, just take off the wire racks (clean those) and throw away the parchment paper underneath.
  • Ingredient Notes: 
  •  
  • Salted or unsalted butter may be used
  • Bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chips may be used
  • Marshmallow fluff or creme may be used
  • Add other mix-ins like M&Ms, sprinkles, and crushed peppermints as desired

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Calories 503kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 82g (27%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 254mg (11%) Potassium 217mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 57g (114%) Vitamin A 505IU (10%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 143mg (14%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 503 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 503kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 82g 27%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 254mg 11%
Potassium 217mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 57g 114%
Vitamin A 505IU 10%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 143mg 14%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

15 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Hot Chocolate Muddy Buddies

American
5.0 (3 reviews)

Hot Cocoa Muddy Buddies

American
0.0 (0 reviews)

Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies

American
0.0 (0 reviews)

Coconut White Chocolate Muddy Buddies

American
5.0 (9 reviews)

Double Dark Chocolate Muddy Buddies

American
4.9 (24 reviews)

Dirt Cake Oreo Muddy Buddies

American
5.0 (3 reviews)

Muddy Buddies

American
5.0 (1,971 reviews)

Muddy Buddies Cookies and Cream

American
5.0 (33 reviews)

Halloween Chex Mix Muddy Buddies

American
5.0 (63 reviews)

Small Batch Muddy Buddies Recipe

American
4.7 (9 reviews)

Puppy Chow (aka Chex Mix Muddy Buddies)

American
5.0 (60 reviews)