Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and mint in a fun, crunchy snack: St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Mint Muddy Buddies. This easy, no-bake recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for parties, movie nights, or as a festive addition to lunchboxes. With a crispy cereal base coated in creamy chocolate and mint, then dusted with powdered sugar, these muddy buddies are not only a visual treat but an irresistible one that everyone will love. Personalize them with your favorite toppings for an extra festive flair!
Ingredients
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- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon green food coloring (optional)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, set aside Rice Chex cereal.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in intervals until smooth; stir in peppermint extract.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently mix to coat.
- Transfer to a resealable bag with powdered sugar; shake well to coat evenly.
- Spread onto parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg