Candy Cane Muddy Buddies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Christmas, North American

Prep Time: 20

Resting Time: 2

Total Time: 2 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 327kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

Assemble a big batch of these Candy Cane Muddy Buddies and package them up for your workmates, friends, and neighbours. Loaded with peppermint flavour and lots of chocolate, this snack mix will disappear quite quickly! Alternatively, set out a big bowl with cellophane bags and ribbon and encourage friends and guests to help themselves before leaving your holiday party!

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Ingredients

8 cups Rice Chex Cereal
2 cups red candy melts
2 cups white candy melts
2 cups confectioner's sugar
1 cup red and white M&M candy
1/4 cup crushed candy canes
1 cup Hershey's Peppermint Kisses, unwrapped
1/2 cup peppermint candies, unwrapped

Instructions

Measure each colour of your candy melts into separate microwave-safe bowls. Set aside.
Next, measure one cup of confectioner’s sugar and 1/4 cup of the crushed candy canes into a large resealable food-safe bag. You will need two of these bags, using a total of two cups of confectioner’s sugar and 1/2 cup of candy canes. Set those aside.
Working with one colour of candy melts at a time, microwave according to the package instructions. I like to microwave in 30-second intervals at half power or speed. This will melt them slowly and prevent them from seizing. Stir well between each interval until they are fully melted and smooth.
Once smooth, add 4 cups of the cereal to the bowl and mix with a spoon until fully coated.
Transfer this mixture to one of the bags with the confectioner’s sugar and crushed candy canes. Seal the bag and shake well to coat the cereal.
Empty the contents into a fine-mesh sieve and shake off the excess confectioner’s sugar.
Transfer the cereal to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread the cereal out so that the pieces are not touching. Allow the pieces to air dry for 2 hours.
Repeat the steps above using red candy melts.
Once both colours have air dried for at least 2 hours, transfer them all to a large mixing bowl along with all of the remaining ingredients. Toss well to combine.
Store in a food-safe bag at room temperature for up to 7 days.

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