White Chocolate Peppermint Muddy Buddies Recipe for Holidays

Cereal coated in white chocolate, dusted with powdered sugar and studded with peppermint. These White Chocolate Peppermint Muddy Buddies are a favorite holiday treat.

The holidays beg for peppermint, and I happily add it to everything this time of year. These White Chocolate Peppermint Muddy Buddies are an easy, festive snack that combines crunchy cereal with smooth white chocolate, powdered sugar, and peppermint candy for the perfect seasonal treat.

Melting white chocolate chips

I love white chocolate, but it can be temperamental—especially when you add extracts. Follow these tips for a smooth melt:

Add the peppermint extract to the bowl with the white chocolate before you start melting. Adding extract after melting can cause the chocolate to seize.
Use a double boiler on low heat rather than the microwave. White chocolate is more prone to burning or seizing in the microwave; a gentle double boiler gives you better control and a creamier melt.
Never add water or other liquids to melted white chocolate. Even a few drops can cause it to seize and harden.

How to make White Chocolate Peppermint Muddy Buddies

Step one: Place 7 cups of Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set it aside.

Step two: In a double boiler, combine 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon peppermint extract. Heat on low, stirring frequently, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.

Step three: Carefully remove the bowl from the heat (use oven mitts if needed) and pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal.

Step four: Quickly toss the cereal until evenly coated. Transfer the coated cereal to a large resealable bag or a container and add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar. Shake or stir until all pieces are evenly dusted.

Step five: Stir in 1 cup white peppermint M&M’s, break apart any clumps, and enjoy!

Want more Muddy Buddies variations?

Try these flavor twists for more seasonal snack mixes (recipe inspiration only):

Andes Muddy Buddies — swap in melted Andes mints for a mint-chocolate version.
S’mores Muddy Buddies — toss with Golden Grahams and mini marshmallows for a campfire-inspired mix.
Pumpkin Spice Muddy Buddies — add pumpkin spice and warm fall flavors for an autumn treat.

If you try this recipe I’d love to hear about it—leave a comment or tag my accounts with your photos. Share your creations and enjoy!

White Chocolate Peppermint Muddy Buddies

Cereal coated in white chocolate covered with powdered sugar and peppermint. These White Chocolate Peppermint Muddy Buddies are a favorite holiday treat.

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

7 cups Chex cereal
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup white peppermint M&M’s

Instructions

Place the cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
In a double boiler, combine the white chocolate chips and peppermint extract. Heat on low and stir frequently until melted and smooth.
Carefully remove from heat (use oven mitts if needed) and pour the melted chocolate over the cereal.
Toss quickly to coat, then add the powdered sugar and mix until everything is evenly coated. Stir in the peppermint M&M’s and serve.

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