Christmas Muddy Buddies, aka Puppy Chow, are like crack. You can’t stop eating them. These are made using white chocolate instead of peanut butter, so, even sweeter!!!
Updated 12/06/2020
Is it puppy chow or muddy buddies?
Basically, they are the same thing, and both have different ingredients, versions of them. So, You can customize them to whatever holiday, event you need them for.
What are muddy buddies made of?
Traditionally, the cereal (usually Chex cereal) is coated with a melted mixture of chocolate chips, butter, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Then, they are coated with powdered sugar. Hence, they are one of the most addicting snacks you’ll ever make. Over time, people have been coming up with different variations of it.
How to make Christmas Muddy Buddies…
Just scroll down for my recipes. Keep in mind, you can change up the candy used and the type of baking sprinkles to make it your own.
Other Christmas goodies…
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Christmas Muddy Buddies
Equipment
- 9 x 13 Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 Cups Crispix or Chex Cereal
- 1 Cup White Chocolate Chips
- 6 Tbsp Butter
- 1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Green Sugar Sprinkles
- 1 Tbsp Sugar sprinkles Red or Green
- 1/2 Cup Mini Red and Green Baking Bits
Instructions
- Pour cereal into a large bowl.
- Melt white chocolate chips and butter in a small bowl in the microwave for a total of 45 seconds to 1 minute. Stir after 20-30 seconds. (Or your preferred method of melting chocolate)
- Pour melted chocolate over cereal and mix well. Pour into a gallon size baggie. Add powdered sugar, sprinkles and baking bits. Shake well to cover completely.
- Pour mix out on a cookie sheet in a thin layer. Let set for about 30 minutes to an hour.
