Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies
Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies are a cool minty spin-off from the classic treat everyone loves, made with only 5 ingredients in just 10 minutes!
All About These Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies
These Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies are a delicious snack that’s great for sharing! Their melted Andes Mint coating is layered with instant chocolate pudding powder, making it finger-licking good!
If you love the classic muddy buddies peanut butter chocolate version, then you don’t want to miss out on these! They’re still that quick, easy-to-make, crowding-pleasing treat that everyone grabs for!
Yet the salty peanut butter flavor is exchanged for an irresistible cool, sweet mint taste!
Ingredients For Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies
- Rice Chex Cereal
- Andes Mints
- Boxes of Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
- Junior Mints
- Mini York Peppermint Patties
How To Make Mint Chocolate Muddy Buddies
- Add the Rice Chex Cereal to a large mixing bowl.
- Melt the Andes Mints in the microwave on intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted Andes Mints over the cereal in the bowl and gently stir to coat.
- Sprinkle the mint chocolate cereal with the powdered pudding mix and toss until fully coated.
- Mix in the Junior Mints, Mini York Peppermint Patties, and chopped up Andes Mints if desired.
How To Store These Muddy Buddies
Place the Muddy Buddy mixture in an airtight container or Ziploc bags. Then store it at room temperature for up to one week.
Make Mint Buddy Muddies Ahead Of Time
Get ahead of that party you’re hosting by making this sweet snack mix ahead of time!
I often make this mixture a day or two before a party or gathering. Just make sure to keep it stored in an airtight container or bag. That way it doesn’t go stale before you and your guests can enjoy it!
More Muddy Buddy Recipes:
- Dirt Cake Muddy Buddies – Complete with gummy worms!
- Hot Chocolate Muddy Buddies – Made with hot cocoa mix and marshmallow cream!
- Harry Potter Butterbeer Muddy Buddies – A snack to enjoy with your favorite Harry Potter Movie!
- Easy Muddy Buddies aka Puppy Chow Recipe – The classic irresistible treat that everyone loves!
Steps
Add the Chex to a large mixing bowl.
Add the Andes Mints to a medium bowl and microwave for 45 seconds, stir, then microwave for an additional 30 seconds. If the chocolate isn't fully melted after stirring the second time, microwave for another 15 seconds.
Add the melted chocolate mints to the bowl of cereal and gently stir with a rubber spatula until evenly coated.
Sprinkle on the powdered pudding mix and toss until coated.
Add in the candy, including extra chopped up Andes Mints if desired, and toss to combine.
Notes
- A 10oz. bag of milk or dark chocolate wafers can be used if you'd prefer it less minty.
- Makes about 14 1/2 cup servings.
Nutrition
- Calories223
- Carbs38g
- Protein2g
- Fat8g
- Saturated fat7g
- Fiber1g
- Sugar25g
- Sodium96mg
Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.
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