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Peppermint Puppy Chow (Candy Cane Muddy Buddies)

A festive holiday twist on the classic Muddy Buddies snack mix, featuring dark chocolate, peppermint extract, and crushed candy canes dusted in powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Mix
  • 9 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal
  • 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup crushed candy canes divided

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Gallon-size Ziploc bag
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Pour the cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
  3. Stir the peppermint extract and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate.
  4. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal. Gently fold with a spatula until the cereal is evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the coated cereal to a large Ziploc bag (or divide between two bags). Add the powdered sugar.
  6. Seal the bag and shake vigorously until the cereal is well coated in sugar.
  7. Pour the mix onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the top while cooling.
  8. Store in an airtight container once fully cooled.

Notes

For a white chocolate version, swap semi-sweet chips for white chocolate chips. Ensure you use 'peppermint' extract and not 'mint' extract for the authentic holiday flavor.