Name: Candy Cane Muddy Buddies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 5 cups rice chex cereal; 10 ounces Candy Cane Hershey Kisses (melted); 1 cup powdered sugar; ½ cup crushed candy canes ((optional))

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I am lucky enough to work with the cub scouts in my church and the boys I work with LOVE treats! I try and have some sort of treat every week and I knew they would love this Candy Cane Chex Mix. It was a huge success and I am officially the coolest leader ever…. so they say… until next week when I make them do something they really don’t want to do!

Candy Cane Muddy Buddies Recipe

5 from 6 votes

Candy Cane Chex Mix is easy to make and SUPER addicting in the best way!

8 people

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

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Ingredients

▢ 5 cups rice chex cereal
▢ 10 ounces Candy Cane Hershey Kisses (melted)
▢ 1 cup powdered sugar
▢ ½ cup crushed candy canes ((optional))

Equipment

Ziploc Bag (Gallon)

Instructions

Add the powdered sugar to a plastic bag.
Put the Chex cereal in a large bowl.
Melt the Candy Cane Hershey Kisses in the microwave for 45 seconds and stir. Microwave another 30 seconds or until it is all the way melted. Stir until smooth
Pour the melted Candy Cane Hershey Kisses over the Chex cereal and mix until the cereal is well coated. Add the cereal to the plastic bag with the powdered sugar mixture and shake until the cereal is completely covered.
Then add the crushed Candy Cane pieces to the bag and shake to coat the muddy buddies.

Notes

( My kids don't like candy canes very much so I only put crushed candy canes on half the batch. It still tasted amazing without the candy cane pieces!)

Nutrition

Calories: 343 kcal · Carbohydrates: 64 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 10 g · Saturated Fat: 6 g · Cholesterol: 9 mg · Sodium: 181 mg · Potassium: 28 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 46 g · Vitamin A: 313 IU · Vitamin C: 4 mg · Calcium: 130 mg · Iron: 6 mg

Cuisine: American

Course: Dessert, Snack

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Questions & Reviews

Patricia Purcell says:

Yum! My kids love Muddy Buddies, I’m sure they would go crazy over this variation!

monsterscircus says:

Sounds and looks so fun. I think yours Chex cerals must be like our danish Katajn Knas. WOuld be fun to try, thank you for the idea, and have a wonderful week.

Lori Ann says:

Pinned! 🙂

The Allen Family says:

Besides the fact that this sounds delicious, I have to say I love that you say you’re lucky enough to work with the cub scouts. 🙂 We had such a hard time filling that calling when I was in the Primary presidency and I so didn’t get it. I too would LOVE that calling. 🙂

Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says:

Yum!! What a great flavor twist for the holidays!

Sarah says:

How big of a batch does this make? I have a few Christmas parties coming up over the next week, so wanted to make multiple batches, but didn’t want to go overboard.

Alicia Clinton says:

Curious, how do/did you crush your candy canes? I end up pulverizing most of them or leaving big chunks. Any suggestions would be appreciated. My hubby loves muddy buddies all times of year.

Heather Hutchinson says:

I can’t wait to give this recipe a try. I love peppermint and chocolate!

Six Sisters says:

It makes about 6 cups. Hope this helps!!!
– Kristen

Six Sisters says:

I used a plastic bag and rolling pin. Some chunks were big and others were tiny. It gives it character right? Ha ha hope this helps!
– Kristen

Sara Rexroat says:

How long will it keep fresh for in zipper bags? It is the 19th and I want husband to being some to work tomorrow but want it to still be fresh for christmas the 25th

Six Sisters says:

It tastes great after a week. To be honest, it doesn’t really last that long around our house. But if you had a secret stash, it should be fine for a week in a good ziploc bag. Merry Christmas! -The Six Sisters

Emily Thompson says:

Hi! Just wanted to let you know this recipe is being featured in my Christmas round-up post. Thanks for linking to Tasteful Tuesdays at Nap-Time Creations. See you next year :o) This feature link will be live Friday morning US time.
http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/12/25-amazing-things-to-make-eat-bake.html

Six Sisters says:

Thanks so much Emily! We love linking up to your parties!! Have a very Merry Christmas! -The Six Sisters

Angie Generose says:

Wow – looks delicious! This mix in a nice Christmas mug would make a great gift for my coworkers. Thank you for sharing it!

-Angie
http://www.easylivingmom.com

Tracijoy0927 says:

Oh man! I just made a double batch! SO easy and wayyyy to good! packed it up for Christmas parties and served myself a little bowl for tonight 🙂

Paula says:

We featured you on our blog!! http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2013/01/riverton-housewives-round-up-46.html#comment-form

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Patricia Purcell says:

Yum! My kids love Muddy Buddies, I’m sure they would go crazy over this variation!
monsterscircus says:

Sounds and looks so fun. I think yours Chex cerals must be like our danish Katajn Knas. WOuld be fun to try, thank you for the idea, and have a wonderful week.
Lori Ann says:

Pinned! 🙂
The Allen Family says:

Besides the fact that this sounds delicious, I have to say I love that you say you’re lucky enough to work with the cub scouts. 🙂 We had such a hard time filling that calling when I was in the Primary presidency and I so didn’t get it. I too would LOVE that calling. 🙂
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says:

Yum!! What a great flavor twist for the holidays!
Sarah says:

How big of a batch does this make? I have a few Christmas parties coming up over the next week, so wanted to make multiple batches, but didn’t want to go overboard.
Alicia Clinton says:

Curious, how do/did you crush your candy canes? I end up pulverizing most of them or leaving big chunks. Any suggestions would be appreciated. My hubby loves muddy buddies all times of year.
Heather Hutchinson says:

I can’t wait to give this recipe a try. I love peppermint and chocolate!
Six Sisters says:

It makes about 6 cups. Hope this helps!!!
– Kristen
Six Sisters says:

I used a plastic bag and rolling pin. Some chunks were big and others were tiny. It gives it character right? Ha ha hope this helps!
– Kristen
Sara Rexroat says:

How long will it keep fresh for in zipper bags? It is the 19th and I want husband to being some to work tomorrow but want it to still be fresh for christmas the 25th
Six Sisters says:

It tastes great after a week. To be honest, it doesn’t really last that long around our house. But if you had a secret stash, it should be fine for a week in a good ziploc bag. Merry Christmas! -The Six Sisters
Emily Thompson says:

Hi! Just wanted to let you know this recipe is being featured in my Christmas round-up post. Thanks for linking to Tasteful Tuesdays at Nap-Time Creations. See you next year :o) This feature link will be live Friday morning US time.
http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/12/25-amazing-things-to-make-eat-bake.html
Six Sisters says:

Thanks so much Emily! We love linking up to your parties!! Have a very Merry Christmas! -The Six Sisters
Angie Generose says:

Wow – looks delicious! This mix in a nice Christmas mug would make a great gift for my coworkers. Thank you for sharing it!

-Angie
http://www.easylivingmom.com
Tracijoy0927 says:

Oh man! I just made a double batch! SO easy and wayyyy to good! packed it up for Christmas parties and served myself a little bowl for tonight 🙂
Paula says:

We featured you on our blog!! http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2013/01/riverton-housewives-round-up-46.html#comment-form

Candy Cane Muddy Buddies