Description
This festive Candy Cane Peppermint Puppy Chow (also known as muddy buddies) is the perfect holiday treat! Crunchy Chex cereal is coated in melted peppermint-flavored baking chips, powdered sugar, and crushed candy canes for a sweet and minty snack. It’s quick and easy to make, and perfect for parties or gifting during the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 5 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn are best)
- 10 oz Andes Peppermint Baking Chips (or any peppermint-flavored baking chips)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 6 candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Melt the Baking Chips:
In a large glass bowl, melt the Andes Peppermint Baking Chips in the microwave. Heat in 20-30 second intervals at half power, stirring between each interval until fully melted and smooth. - Coat the Cereal:
Pour the Chex cereal into the bowl with the melted baking chips. Gently stir and fold the cereal until each piece is evenly coated with the peppermint mixture. - Prepare the Coating:
In a large zip-top bag, combine the powdered sugar and crushed candy canes. - Add the Cereal to the Bag:
Add the coated Chex cereal to the bag with the powdered sugar and candy canes. Seal the bag tightly and shake vigorously until all of the cereal is thoroughly coated. - Store or Serve:
You can keep the Peppermint Puppy Chow in the sealed bag or transfer it to an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the cereal gently to avoid breaking the pieces.
- For extra peppermint flavor, you can add a few drops of peppermint extract to the melted baking chips before coating the cereal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of the recipe
- Calories: 200kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
