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Green Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies for St. Patrick’s Day Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Microwaving and Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these festive Green Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies, a deliciously crunchy and chocolaty snack mix infused with refreshing peppermint flavor and a hint of green color. Perfect for parties or as a fun treat to enjoy any time, this recipe combines Chex cereal with layers of chocolate, butter, and powdered sugar for an irresistible, minty twist on the classic muddy buddies.

Ingredients

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Cereal

  • 9 cups Chex cereal (Corn or Rice Chex)

Chocolate and Flavorings

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup mint chocolate chips (for added mint flavor)
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Coating

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 drops green food coloring (or more for vibrant color)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cereal: Pour the 9 cups of Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. Melt the Chocolate Mixture: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup mint chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted.
  3. Add Peppermint and Color: Stir 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract and 2-3 drops of green food coloring into the melted chocolate mixture until evenly combined and the color is uniform.
  4. Coat the Cereal: Immediately pour the chocolate mixture over the prepared Chex cereal. Use a spatula to gently fold and stir the cereal until every piece is thoroughly coated with the chocolate mixture.
  5. Add Powdered Sugar: In a large sealable plastic bag, add the coated cereal and 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar. Seal the bag tightly and shake vigorously to ensure the powdered sugar evenly coats all the cereal pieces.
  6. Set and Serve: Spread the coated muddy buddies on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and set. Once dry, transfer to a serving bowl or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.

Notes

  • Use Corn or Rice Chex cereal based on your preference; both work great.
  • Control the green color intensity by adding more or fewer drops of green food coloring.
  • Store the muddy buddies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • For a stronger mint flavor, increase peppermint extract slightly, but be cautious as it can be overpowering.

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