Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these festive and delicious Green Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies. This easy-to-make treat combines crispy Rice Chex cereal with a rich blend of semisweet and mint chocolate, coated in powdered sugar and adorned with green sprinkles for a fun holiday snack or party favor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup green and white sprinkles (optional)
Chocolate Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Andes crème de menthe baking chips (or mint chocolate chips)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6–8 drops green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Place the 9 cups of Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl, ensuring the bowl is big enough for mixing the coated cereal later.
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips, mint baking chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Add Flavors and Color: Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture. If desired, add 6–8 drops of green food coloring to achieve a festive hue and mix until evenly blended.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the Rice Chex cereal in the large bowl. Gently stir the mixture until every piece of cereal is evenly coated.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag or container with a lid. Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag or container tightly, and shake vigorously until the cereal pieces are well coated with the powdered sugar.
- Cool and Decorate: Spread the muddy buddies evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool and set. While still slightly sticky, sprinkle with green and white sprinkles if using to add texture and festive color.
- Serve: Once set, transfer the Green Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies to a serving bowl or package them in treat bags for gifting or parties.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and crunch.
- For an extra minty twist, replace some of the powdered sugar with crushed mint Oreos.
- Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day parties, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet gift in treat bags.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
