Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these festive Green Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies! Crunchy Chex cereal coated in a minty chocolate blend, then dusted with powdered sugar and mint candies for a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Muddy Buddies:
- 9 cups rice Chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- green gel food coloring (optional)
For Coating and Topping:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup green mint candies (crushed)
- 1/4 cup green sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chex Cereal: Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and melted. Stir in the peppermint extract and green food coloring, if using.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag, add the powdered sugar, seal, and shake until fully coated.
- Cool and Garnish: Spread the muddy buddies out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool. Once dry, toss in crushed mint candies and green sprinkles before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra crunch, add mini pretzels or chopped chocolate mint cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
