Christmas Muddy Buddies

picture of muddy buddies chex mix with pretzels and red and green candies mixed in coated in powdered sugar in a jar with a red and green bow on it

5 from 1 vote

Bring the flavors of Christmas to the classic Chex Mix, and keep your family and friends snacking at your next holiday party.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: candy cane, chex, chex mix, christmas, dessert, muddy buddies, puppy chow, snack

Servings: cups

Author: Courtney O'Dell

Equipment

365 by Whole Foods Market, Sugar Powdered Organic, 24 Ounce
Rice Chex Breakfast Cereal, Gluten Free, 18 oz
Bovado USA 1 Quart Glass Bowl for Storage, Mixing, Serving - Clear, Dishwasher, Freezer & Oven Safe Quality Glass, Easy-Clean, 1 QT
Mars M&M'S Milk Chocolate Holiday Candy (62 Ounce .),, 62 Ounce ()
YEBODA 16 oz Wide Mouth Mason Jars 12 Pack Glass Canning Jars with Airtight Lids and Bands for Preserving, Jam, Honey, Jelly, Wedding Favors, Sauces, DIY Magnetic Spice Jars, Salad, Yogurt

Ingredients

6 cups Chex Cereal
2 cups Pretzels small, twisted
½ cup Butter
? cup Peanut Butter creamy
1 ½ cups White Chocolate Chips
2 - 2 ½ cups Powdered Sugar
1 cup Red & Green M&M’s
4 Candy Canes

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Instructions

Slightly crush the candy canes in the zip lock bag with a rolling pin, and make small chunks not anywhere close to a powder.
In the large bowl (or ziplock bag once you remove the candy canes or a separate bag) mix together the Chex and pretzels.
Melt the butter, peanut butter, and 1 cup of white chocolate chips on the stove, stirring constantly over medium to low heat.
Pour the butter mixture over the Chex mixture and stir (or shake) well.
Add in the powdered sugar and stir (shake) well again.
Once all of the Chex and pretzels are covered well, stir (or shake) in the M&M’s, the rest of the white chocolate chips, and crushed candy canes.
Share and enjoy!

Notes

If using a ziplock bag to make the Chex mix, be sure the butter mixture is not too hot when pouring it in.

If possible, don’t re use the ziplock bag you crushed the candy canes in.

This Chex mix tastes the freshest when enjoyed within the first 2-3 days after it’s made, but it will last up to two weeks in an airtight container at room temperature without tasting stale.

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