I love peppermint. Peppermint candy, peppermint ice cream, but especially cake with peppermint frosting. It is absolutely delicious way to celebrate the season. I have always wanted to create a cake flavored Muddy Buddy recipe and when I saw the crushed candy canes at Winco, I knew that the recipe needed to mimic one of my favorite holiday treat.
This sweet and flavorful take on Muddy Buddies has all the taste of cake batter with just the perfect hint of peppermint and because I was in the mood for extra chocolate, I threw in some Christmas candy too!
You will need:
- 6 Cups of Rice Chex (Right now you can save $1 on Bulk Foods when you buy any two boxes of Chex cereal at Winco)
- 12 oz of vanilla melting chocolate (use melting chocolate, not chocolate chips)
- 1 and 1/4 cups Betty Crocker Yellow Cake Mix ( You can also save $1 on Bulk Foods when you buy four Better Crocker SuperMoist Cake Mix or Ready to Spread Frosting at Winco)
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 C. Crushed Candy Canes
- Christmas Sixlets just for fun
Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments. Using melting chocolate versus white chocolate chips ensures a better and smoother chocolate. I use chocolate chips when I make things with milk chocolate, but always using melting chocolate for white chocolate. Stirring each time. When the chocolate is smooth pour it over the cereal in a large bowl.
Stir the chocolate into the cereal, thoroughly coating it. Combine the cake mix, powdered sugar and candy cane bits and then pour over top of the cereal. Mix to combine well. If you want a stronger peppermint taste, you can always add more to your taste. I bought crushed candy canes in bulk at Winco, but you could always use a food processor too.
What is your favorite Christmas treat?
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I love everything peppermint, too, especially with chocolate! I've never made muddy buddies before so thanks for the tutorial!
I thought I loved everything peppermint till I tried the peppermint hot chocolate from Trader Joes. Ugh. Too strong. Not enough choc! I eventually admitted defeat and threw it out after the holidays
I love Christmas cookies but not so much the effort that it takes to roll them out and decorate them. The peppermint muddy buddy recipe sounds really tasty and quick. Might have to make some of this for gift baskets this year!
I have never made this before! I think I might try out your recipe! THanks for sharing
This looks AWESOME! Can't wait to try with my kids!
I love this! I love any recipe involving Chex and peppermint it my favorite holiday flavor!
Esther
This sounds divine I love peppermint and this would be a perfect treat for a movie.
That looks yummy! I can't wait to make this for my family.
This would be perfect for movie night!!!
I would try the peppermint muddy buddy recipe
Oh so yummy! I love muddy buddy recipes!
looks good. i plan on adding peppermint to every dessert i make this december. lol. i love it.
Ooo… Yum! This sounds really, really good! <3
I so want to make this, this year! Every year I want to but never do!