The best recipe for Christmas Muddy Buddies! This recipe uses a full box of Chex so it makes it easy to make a lot! This is the perfect treat for neighbor gifts, parties, and more!

PLUS a FREE printable for Christmas Muddy Buddy Gift Tags!

Muddy Buddies are one of my favorite treats. Everyone I know loves them! When it comes to desserts I usually have plenty of self-control but when I start eating muddy buddies I usually have to keep telling myself to stop at least a few times until I actually do!

I was thinking about what to make for neighbor gifts this year when I thought it’d be a fun idea to add Christmas M&M’s to Muddy Buddies. Who doesn’t love Muddy Buddies and M&M’s? It’s a win-win situation! Christmas Muddy Buddies is a fun treat that can be served at a Christmas party like in this above picture or…

you can package them up for gifts! I adapted my favorite Muddy Buddy recipe to use the whole box and I was able to get 7 gift bags from it. I would have done more at once but I didn’t have a bowl big enough so I made this recipe twice. The scattered sprinkling of the Christmas M&M’s looks very fun and festive.

UPDATE: I now have THE cutest Christmas tags to make giving Muddy Buddies to your neighbors, friends, etc. even more fun! You can find those tags HERE!

Here are your main ingredients. I used 1 package of M&M’s for 2 batches.

It’s such a fun recipe to make, don’t you think?!

I used 2 cookie sheets to cool the Muddy Buddies.

To package it, I used cello bags and poured in some Muddy Buddies then sprinkled in some M&Ms and repeated the layers then tied it with a ribbon and attached my custom-created Christmas Muddy Buddy tags to it. “There’s no BUDDY like you!” How fun is that saying?

This is a perfect gift for friends and neighbors! It’s also the perfect party snack!

Also, check out my recipe for Peanut Butter Lovers Christmas Muddy Buddies!

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Christmas Muddy Buddies

4.84 from 49 votes

Author Becky

Prep: 15

Total: 15

Ingredients

▢ 1 box (12 oz. (about 11 cups) Rice Chex, Corn Chex Wheat Chex or Chocolate Chex cereal (or a combination))
▢ 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
▢ 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
▢ 6 tablespoons butter (cut into smaller pieces)
▢ 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
▢ 2 cups powdered sugar
▢ 1 cup Holiday M&M's

Instructions

Line 2 baking sheets with wax paper and set aside. Pour cereal into a very large bowl; set aside.
In 1-1.5 quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter uncovered on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 15-30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
Add powdered sugar and gently stir into chocolate covered cereal. Spread cereal on the two baking sheets to cool. Once cool, put the Muddy Buddies into the desired container or gift bags, by adding a small amount of Muddy Buddies then sprinkle a few M&M’s and repeat.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Notes

-Optional add-in ideas: pretzels, mini peanut butter cups, peanut butter M&M's etc.
-If you prefer, you can toss the muddy buddies with the powdered sugar using a large paper bag or Ziploc bag. (In batches for the Ziploc bag.)

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

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19 Comments

Dan would LOVE that! We like to switch things up and use honey-nut Chex half and half with the rice Chex. You have some lucky neighbors!

Just made these! They are so cute and yummy! Thanks for the recipe!

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Wow! those look reallyyyyyyy good! We are having Christmas with extended family this Sunday! This is perfect!

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Thanks! This is perfect for parties! 🙂

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What a great idea to add the holiday M& M’s! Love it! How long do think this will keep in the fridge? I want to make ahead for gifts and Christmas day, but want to make sure it still tastes good. 😉 Thanks!

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Hi Kara! I can’t say for sure since it’s never lasted too long here but I would say for sure 1 week! Possibly more but I honestly am not sure. Enjoy!

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These are the best Muddy Buddies! The tags are so cute too. Thank you!

Is there a way to make this without the peanut butter? Just curious I was thinking of making this as gifts for my kids teachers and I know one of them doesn’t like peanut butter

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You could substitute sunbutter or cashew butter. (Or prob even almond butter.) I haven’t tried it but I think it would work out just fine. If you try it, let me know!

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  You could also use Cookie Butter! That takes the nut quotient out of the recipe completely for people with nut allergies! 🙂
  
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    What a fabulous idea!
    
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      Thanks! 😀 Merry Christmas! <3

These are always SO delicious! And I love that you have tags as well as the idea to add other treats to this delightful combo to enjoy at home as well as give as a gift. 😉

I made the Christmas muddy buddies tonight as well as to take to neighbors last year. These are so easy & so delicious. They’re also really easy to make festive with M & M’s or other holiday colored additions.