Description
Irresistible hot chocolate muddy buddies combine sweet Chex cereal with rich cocoa powder and melted chocolate. Dusted with powdered sugar, these addictive snacks promise delightful comfort in each delectable bite you’ll crave.
Ingredients
- 6 cups (1.4 l) rice cereal squares (like Rice Chex)
- 1 cup (170 g) milk chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups (170 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup hot cocoa mix
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Prep Station: Arrange Rice Chex cereal in a spacious mixing bowl, ready for chocolate infusion.
- Chocolate Fusion: Melt butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips in a saucepan, stirring until achieving a perfectly smooth, glossy texture that promises decadent flavor.
- Flavor Intensification: Whisk cocoa powder into the molten chocolate mixture, creating a deep, luxurious chocolate essence that will coat every cereal morsel.
- Coating Technique: Pour the warm chocolate blend over the cereal, using a folding motion to ensure each piece receives an even, sumptuous chocolate embrace.
- Sugar Transformation: Seal the chocolate-coated cereal in a large plastic bag, adding powdered sugar and shaking vigorously to create a delicate, frost-like exterior that completely enrobes each piece.
- Optional Indulgence: Scatter mini marshmallows throughout the mixture, evoking the comforting warmth of a classic hot chocolate experience.
- Cooling and Setting: Spread the coated mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing the chocolate to solidify and develop a satisfying, crisp texture. Let cool completely before transferring to a serving container or airtight storage, where these delectable Muddy Buddies will maintain their irresistible crunch for up to a week.
Notes
Achieve Perfect Coating: Ensure the chocolate mixture is warm but not scorching hot when pouring over cereal to prevent sogginess and maintain crisp texture.
Prevent Sugar Clumping: Sift powdered sugar before adding to the bag to create a smoother, more even coating on each cereal piece.
Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular cereal with gluten-free Rice Chex, use dairy-free chocolate chips, and replace peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for allergen-friendly version.
Control Sweetness Level: Adjust powdered sugar quantity based on personal preference – less sugar creates a more intense chocolate flavor, while more sugar adds extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg