Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies

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Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies are the ultimate holiday snack—crunchy, chocolatey, and loaded with bits of peppermint bark. Perfectly festive and totally irresistible!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies

Servings: as a snack mix to share

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $7.12

Equipment

Small blender or food processor

Ingredients

6 cups Rice Chex cereal or Chocolate Chex
1-1/2 cups peppermint bark candies coarsely chopped
1/2 cup candy canes finely crushed, 7 candy canes
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract see note 1
1 cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

Measure out the cereal into a very large bowl and set aside. Unwrap and coarsely chop the peppermint bark candies.
Unwrap candy canes and add to a powerful small blender or food processor. Pulse or chop until candy is very finely crushed into a powder. Set aside.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the milk chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring between each burst for 15 seconds, until chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Once melted, stir in peppermint extract. Pour melted chocolate over the cereal. Add crushed peppermint on top. Gently stir to coat the cereal.
Pour powdered sugar into a large (2-gallon) freezer bag. Pour the chocolate-coated cereal into the bag on top of the powdered sugar. Seal the bag (do not squeeze air out of the bag) and shake to coat the cereal in the sugar. Once the cereal is well coated, pour into a large bowl. Mix in the coarsely chopped peppermint bark candies.

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Notes

Note 1: Make sure to use peppermint extract, not mint. Mint extract will make this snack mix taste like toothpaste. The actual strength of the peppermint extract will also depend on the brand (some are more potent than others). I use 1/2 teaspoon of McCormick® peppermint extract, which I find to be the perfect amount. Increase to personal preference if you'd like mintier muddy buddies.

Nutrition Note: Nutritional information is for approximately 1-cup servings.

Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week; it’s best enjoyed within 3–4 days. You can freeze leftovers in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature.

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