These Hot Chocolate Muddy Buddies are a fun twist on the classic! Crispy cereal is coated in peanut butter and chocolate, and then topped with a mix of powdered sugar and hot chocolate mix for a fun, tasty, and festive treat this winter!

When it comes to cold weather there are a few things that just must happen. A comforting bowl of soup is one of them, and a steaming cup of hot chocolate is another. And when you can flavor your treats like hot chocolate it is even better! Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies are one of my favorite treats, they have been a staple since I was a little kid. So flavoring them with hot chocolate and giving them a winter twist is just a fun idea!

 

Why You’ll Love These Hot Chocolate Muddy Buddies

• Fun – You can get creative with the mix-ins and make these even more fun! But such a creative and tasty way to get that hot chocolate flavor you love.
• Easy – no baking, minimal measuring, and basic ingredients you probably have already! Doesn’t get much better than that!
• Nostalgic – treats like this just take me back to being a kid. There is something about a cereal mix of any kind that just takes you back and makes it even better!

What You’ll Need

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• Chex Cereal
• Peanut Butter
• Butter
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate
• Vanilla Extract
• Powdered Sugar
• Hot Chocolate Mix
• Mini Marshmallows

How To Make Hot Chocolate Muddy Buddies

• Melt – In a microwave safe bowl combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Heat for 1 minute, and then remove and stir until smooth and combined. Add in the vanilla and mix until it is blended.
• Mix – Add the cereal to a large bowl and pour the chocolate mixture over the top. Mix it together until the cereal is fully coated in the chocolate mixture.
• Toss – Fill a large ziplock bag with powdered sugar and hot chocolate mix. Add in the coated cereal, zip to seal and then toss around to fully coat the cereal.
• Set. Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet and let it set up and cool completely. Add the mini marshmallows and store in an airtight container.

Recipe Tips & Suggestions

• Make It A Gift. This makes a very fun and easy gift for the holidays. Fill a glass jar with the mix, tie a festive ribbon around it, and maybe even attach a package of hot cocoa mix to it.
• Hot Chocolate Mix. You can use whatever hot chocolate mix you like. It can be the kind with the little marshmallows or without. Just something you like the taste of is all you need!
• Get Creative. You really can get very creative with what you mix into this recipe. Add festive sprinkles if you want something for Christmas. Add mini peanut butter cups for sno-cap candy for something extra. Add pretzel pieces for sweet and salty. Add red and green M&M’s for something festive. So many ways to make it exactly what you want for the occasion.

Storage

Store your hot chocolate muddy buddies in an airtight container. They will last for 2-3 days before the marshmallows start to get hard.

You can also freeze them! I would add the marshmallows when you take them out of the freezer though, or they won’t be quite the same. Store in an airtight container for 2-3 months.

Extra Hot Chocolate Mix?

• Hot Chocolate Cookies
• Hot Chocolate Popsicles

More Fun Holiday Dessert Recipes

• Caramel Cashew Clusters
• Grinch Sugar Cookie Bites
• Mint Chocolate Pudding Cookies
• Cranberry Icebox Cookies
• Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies 
• Frosted Sugar Cookies
• Chocolate Covered Pretzels

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