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Hot Chocolate Muddy Buddies
Sweet and creamy Hot Chocolate Muddy Buddies are a holiday twist on a classic that is perfect for entertaining or gifting this season!
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 500 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 cup rice chex cereal
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 7 ounces marshmallow fluff
- 1.5 ounces dry hot cocoa mix (see note)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3/1 ounces Sno-Caps candy
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Add the cereal to a large container (with cover) or a 2-gallon Ziploc bag, set aside.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter together at 30-second intervals, stirring between each one until melted and smooth. Stir in the marshmallow fluff until fully incorporated.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the hot cocoa mix and powdered sugar.
- Add the chocolate and peanut butter mixture to the bag with the cereal. Seal the bag and shake until the cereal is fully coated.
- Then add the powdered sugar mixture to the bag, seal, and shake until fully coated.
- Place two wire racks on two large baking sheets and spread the muddy buddies out to cool. Allow them to cool for about 30 minutes.
- Transfer the muddy buddies to a bowl and stir in the Sno-Caps and mini marshmallows. Store for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
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Notes
- You'll need 1.5 to 2 ounces of hot cocoa mix. Depending on the size of the packets you buy, this may be 1 or 2 packets. If you have a bulk can of hot cocoa mix, you'll need about 6 tablespoons.
Nutrition Information
Calories
500kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
82g
(27%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
244mg
(10%)
Potassium
217mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
57g
(114%)
Vitamin A
492IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 244mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 57g | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 492IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.