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Peppermint Cake Muddy Buddies

November 25, 2015 by Wifeeclectic 14 Comments

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Peppermint Cake Muddy Buddies area sweet and flavorful take on Muddy Buddies. They have all the taste of cake batter with just the perfect hint of peppermint with some Christmas candy too!

Peppermint Cake Muddy Buddies

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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Peppermint Cake Muddy Buddies

This sweet and flavorful take on Muddy Buddies has all the taste of cake batter with just the perfect hint of peppermint with some Christmas candy too!
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Christmas, dessert, Food, Recipe

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

I bought crushed candy canes in bulk at Winco, but you could always use a food processor too.

Check out these delicious recipes:

  • Easy Sprinkle Oreo Pops
  • Funfetti Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Heath Candy Bar Dip
  • Layered Valentine’s Jello
  • Oreo Cookie Ball Ornaments
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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts, Recipes Tagged With: Christmas, Tasty Tuesdays

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Comments

  1. Janet Krugel says

    November 25, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    I love everything peppermint, too, especially with chocolate! I've never made muddy buddies before so thanks for the tutorial!

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  2. Di says

    November 26, 2015 at 2:04 am

    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

    Reply
  3. Scraps says

    November 26, 2015 at 2:06 am

    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!

    Reply
  4. Cynthia says

    November 26, 2015 at 3:33 am

    I have never made this before! I think I might try out your recipe! THanks for sharing

    Reply
  5. Roxanne Ferber says

    November 26, 2015 at 4:49 am

    This looks AWESOME! Can't wait to try with my kids!

    Reply
  6. Esther @ The Cuteness says

    November 26, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    I love this! I love any recipe involving Chex and peppermint it my favorite holiday flavor!

    Esther

    Reply
  7. ana de jesus says

    November 26, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    This sounds divine I love peppermint and this would be a perfect treat for a movie.

    Reply
  8. MyTeenGuide says

    November 26, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    That looks yummy! I can't wait to make this for my family.

    Reply
  9. Nikka Shae says

    November 27, 2015 at 10:54 am

    This would be perfect for movie night!!!

    Reply
  10. Ashley Kolpak says

    November 28, 2015 at 3:25 am

    I would try the peppermint muddy buddy recipe

    Reply
  11. Erin Shebish says

    November 28, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    Oh so yummy! I love muddy buddy recipes!

    Reply
  12. alexandria waning says

    November 29, 2015 at 2:31 am

    looks good. i plan on adding peppermint to every dessert i make this december. lol. i love it.

    Reply
  13. Susannah says

    November 30, 2015 at 5:12 am

    Ooo… Yum! This sounds really, really good! <3

    Reply
  14. Lexie Pyfrom says

    December 2, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    I so want to make this, this year! Every year I want to but never do!

    Reply

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