If you’re a fan of the classic combination of mint and chocolate, you’re going to love these Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies. They have all of the crisp crunch and chocolatey flavor of classic muddy buddies with the addition of minty goodness from melted Andes mints.
Ingredients
These super simple ingredients come together easily to make this sweet and minty snack.
- Semisweet Chocolate Chips – These are part of the base of the chocolatey coating for the cereal.
- Andes Mints – This classic candy gives the muddy buddies their minty flavor.
- Chocolate Syrup – This adds even more chocolate flavor to the coating.
- Salted Butter – Butter helps to make the sauce smooth and helps it to adhere to the cereal.
- Vanilla Extract – Using vanilla rounds out the flavor of the coating.
- Chex Cereal – While I like to use classic Chex, you can use any variety that you like.
- Powdered Sugar – Confectioner’s sugar gives the muddy buddies added sweetness and their signature dusty coating.
Variations on Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies
Change up a few ingredients to make your own version!
- Mint – Use any brand of minty chocolates that you like. Or, use mint extract and add a little extra chocolate.
- Chocolate – Swap out semi-sweet chocolate chips for milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips.
- Extract – Try replacing some or all of the vanilla with other extract flavors. Coffee is a great option!
- Nuts – For extra crunchiness, toss the muddy buddies with chopped nuts.
- Cereal – Replace the Chex with Crispix or another crunchy cereal.
- Cookies – Mix in some crushed Thin Mints for more chocolate and minty flavor.
- Salt – Sprinkle in some salt for a salty and sweet take.
How to Make Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies
A fun and delicious snack that’s ready in less than 15 minutes, you are going to love how easy this is to make.
- Make the mint chocolate coating. Add the chocolate, chocolate syrup, butter, vanilla, and all but one-quarter of the Andes mints to a medium saucepan. Heat and stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is silky smooth.
- Coat Chex with chocolate. Pour the cereal into a large bowl with the chocolate mixture and toss the two together, being careful not to break the cereal.
- Coat Chex with sugar. Fill a resealable plastic bag with half of the powdered sugar. Add half of the chocolate-coated cereal. Seal the bag and shake to combine. Empty the bag of sugar-coated Chex onto a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chocolate-coated cereal and powdered sugar.
- Set and store. Let the muddy buddies rest on the baking sheet for an hour or more. Then, place them in an airtight container along with the rest of the chopped Andes mints.
Storage and Freezing
These muddy buddies will stay fresh at room temperature for up to 1 week. Simply store them in an airtight container and keep them in a cool, dry space.
How to Store
Mint chocolate muddy buddies also stay fresh for about a week when stored in the refrigerator.
Can I Freeze Muddy Buddies?
Keep this snack in the freezer for up to 2 months. Allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight.
Common Questions about Muddy Buddies
The most basic muddy buddies are made of Chex cereal that is coated with melted chocolate and dusted with powdered sugar. This version adds Andes mints to give the snack its bright minty flavor.
While some point to General Mills as the first company to make and sell them, many say that Midwesterners in the United States were making the snacks long before they were sold commercially.
There is no difference! These are the same chocolate and powdered sugar-covered treat.
More Minty Desserts
If you can’t get enough sweet minty snacks in your life, you’ll want to take a peek at these recipes!
Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 1 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Andes mints , roughly chopped and divided
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 cups Chex cereal*
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chocolate, 3/4 cup of the Andes mints, chocolate syrup, butter and vanilla. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Place the Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl (larger than you think you need) and pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal. Gently toss to coat. Do not stir- the pieces will break.
- Put half of the powdered sugar into an airtight plastic bag along with half of the tacky cereal. Shake to fully coat.
- Sift out onto a rimmed baking sheet to set. Repeat with the other half of the powdered sugar mixture and cereal mix.
- Allow the snack mix to set for at least 1 hour before transfering to a plastic container. Gently mix with the remaining 1/4 cup of the roughly chopped Andes mints.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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