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Christmas Muddy Buddies

If you want a fun, festive, and ridiculously easy Christmas treat, this Christmas Muddy Buddies mix is perfect.

I make two separate batches — one tinted red and one tinted green — and when they’re mixed together, it looks like a bowl of pure holiday cheer.

It’s sweet, crunchy, colorful, and takes less than 10 minutes. Perfect for parties, gifting, movie nights, or Christmas Eve snacking!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Takes 10 minutes
• So festive and colorful
• Perfect for parties and gifting
• Kid-friendly and always a hit
• No baking, no mess, no fuss

Storage

Keep in an airtight container for up to 5–7 days. Stays sweet, crunchy, and delicious!

Ingredients

For Each Color Batch (Red or Green)

• 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
• ½ cup white chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• Red or green food coloring (gel recommended for bright color)
• Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

(You will make the recipe below twice — once with red coloring, once with green.)

Instructions

Make the Red Batch

1. Place 3 cups Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
2. Melt ½ cup white chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon peanut butter in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. Add a few drops of red gel food coloring to the melted mixture and stir until the color is bright and even.
4. Pour over the cereal and gently fold until all pieces are coated.
5. Place the ¾ cup powdered sugar in a large zip-top bag.
6. Add the coated cereal, seal, and shake until every piece is covered.
7. Spread onto parchment paper to cool and dry.

Make the Green Batch

1. Add 3 cups Chex to a clean bowl.
2. Melt the white chocolate and peanut butter the same way.
3. Add green gel food coloring and mix until smooth and vibrant.
4. Pour over the cereal and gently coat.
5. Add cereal to a zip-top bag with powdered sugar and shake to cover.
6. Spread on parchment paper to cool.

Combine

Once both batches are fully dry, mix the red and green muddy buddies together in a large bowl for the ultimate Christmas snack mix.

Jennie’s Thoughts

I absolutely LOVE how festive and cheerful this recipe turns out. Mixing the red and green together makes the whole bowl look like something straight out of a Christmas movie.

It’s one of the easiest holiday snacks you can make, but it has such a big visual impact.

Perfect for gifting in cute bags, setting out for parties, or keeping on your counter for Christmas snacking.

This Christmas Muddy Buddy mix is the easiest way to bring instant holiday cheer to your kitchen. It’s fun, colorful, and so addictive — the perfect sweet snack to make during the holiday season.

Whether you’re watching Christmas movies, hosting a party, or making treats for friends and neighbors, this festive mix always disappears fast!

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