Christmas Chex Mix

5 from 1 vote

This Christmas Chex Mix is a sweet-and-salty holiday favorite made with chocolate, peanut butter, and festive M&Ms, perfect for parties or gifts!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 290kcal

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, place the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter, ¼ cup Unsalted Butter
Microwave at 50% power for one minute, stir, microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds, stir, and then repeat in 30-second intervals until fully melted and smooth. *
Once melted, stir in the vanilla.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Pour half of the chocolate mixture into a large bowl, then half of the cereal, then the remaining half of the chocolate, and the remaining cereal. Gently stir until all the cereal is evenly coated.
7 cups Rice Chex Mix cereal
Pour half of the chocolate-covered cereal into a Ziploc baggie, then add half of the powdered sugar. Close the Ziploc bag and shake until the cereal is fully covered in the powdered sugar. Empty into a bowl, then repeat with the remaining cereal and powdered sugar.
2 cups Powdered Sugar
Pour everything into a serving bowl and enjoy! If adding holiday candy and pretzel pieces, stir them in after you cover the cereal in powdered sugar.
1 cup Holiday Candies, 1 cup Pretzel Pieces

Tips and Tricks

*Microwaving at 50% power helps melt the chocolate without burning it and making it clumpy. You could heat everything in a saucepan over medium/low heat until melted if you didn’t want to use a microwave.
Storage: Store leftover muddy buddies in an airtight container for up to two weeks. You can store it at room temperature or in the refrigerator if it is warm in your house. Freeze for up to 2 months in an air-tight container.
Variations: Try adding popcorn, using white chocolate, or adding sprinkles!