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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cooling time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 503 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Start by pouring the Rice Chex into either a large container with an airtight lid or a 2 gallon Ziploc bag.
- 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.
- Remove the chocolate from heat and stir in the marshmallow fluff until well combined.
- Next, whisk together the powdered sugar and hot chocolate mix in a large bowl.
- Once your coating is ready, add the melted chocolate peanut butter mixture to the Rice Chex in the bag and toss until well coated.
- Do the same with the hot chocolate powdered sugar mix. Add it to the bag, close the bag, and toss until well coated.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.