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Peppermint puppy chow is the perfect Christmas treat for people. This is your basic muddy buddies recipe made with white chocolate and peppermint candy for the holidays.
So first off, this puppy chow recipe is for people! Some people call this delicious treat muddy buddies, and while we make the classic muddy buddies recipe throughout the year, I like to make different variations for various holidays.
This candy cane puppy chow is very similar to the original recipe. I kept the peanut butter because I didn’t want it to be overly sweet. The flavor is still minty fresh, but nicely balanced.
Try my other white chocolate muddy buddy recipe next. I also have an Oreo version and recipes for fall, patriotic holidays and Valentine’s Day.
Why you’ll love this easy recipe!
This easy treat comes together quickly and is super simple to make. Plus it has plenty of peppermint flavor to get you in the holiday spirit!
Be sure to share some with your friends, neighbors and coworkers!
What You’ll Need
Here are the basic ingredients. Full amounts are in the printable recipe card below.
- Rice chex — or a generic version
- Peanut butter — the creamy kinds works best
- Powdered sugar
- White chocolate — baking chips or almond bark or candy melts
- Butter — I use salted but unsalted butter is fine
- Peppermint extract — not essential oil
- Candy canes — either crushed or you can crush them up in a large freezer bag
How to Make Peppermint Puppy Chow
First, melt the baking chips, butter and peanut butter in a large bowl, and stir until smooth and creamy. We use the microwave for this. Stir in the extract and cereal. Then, transfer to a large freezer bag, add the powdered sugar and candy canes, and shake until coated.
Storage
Store the muddy buddies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can store it in the fridge if your house is warm, but it may get a little soft. You can freeze this snack for up to 3 months, and it will stay nice and crunchy.
Quick Tips
To make mixing easier, place half of the powdered sugar in a gallon freezer bag, add the coated cereal, and top with remaining powdered sugar before shaking. Kids love to help with this part!
Microwave chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in increments so it doesn’t seize. Follow the directions on the bag for each manufacturer’s recommendation.
Variation
You can omit the peanut butter and the peppermint extract. Just mix the melted chocolate with the cereal and crushed candy canes. It will be very sweet!
More Easy Christmas Treats
Love peppermint? Try my peppermint bark or dark chocolate or white chocolate fudge or mocha dip or candy cane dip!
Peppermint Puppy Chow (muddy buddies)
Ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Melt white chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter together in a large mixing bowl for 30 seconds. Stir, then melt in 15 seconds increments until mixture is soft. Stir until completely melted
- Stir in peppermint extract
- Add the cereal and mix until the cereal is evenly coated in the chocolate peanut butter mixture
- Place half of the powdered sugar in a large ziplock freezer bag. Add chex mix mixture and top with the remaining powder sugar and candy canes. Shake until the cereal is evenly covered in powdered sugar.
- Place the cereal into a mixing bowl and let cool. Top with additional peppermint chips, if desired
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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