Name: Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies at Home
Yield: 10

Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies are the ultimate holiday snack mix! They’re rich, chocolatey, and loaded with bits of chopped peppermint bark candies.

author’s note

Holiday Movie Night Isn’t Complete Without This Treat!

To me, nothing beats snuggling up in a warm blanket, turning on a cheesy Hallmark movie, and grabbing a festive snack like Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies or Christmas popcorn.

I took two of my all-time favorite treats, muddy buddies and peppermint bark, and mixed them into one simple no bake snack that’s so straightforward my kids can make it.

It’s become a yearly tradition to crank out as many batches as we can while the limited-time Ghirardelli peppermint barks are in stock… and I end up craving them the rest of the year!

Unwrapped and coarsely chopped peppermint bark candies; unwrapped candy canes in a food processor pulsed to a fine powder; melted chocolate combined with coconut oil until smooth.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Notes
Chex cereal	Use Rice Chex or Chocolate Chex.
Peppermint Bark Candies	Make your own or grab some pre-made.
Candy Canes	Crush into a fine powder for even coating.
Milk Chocolate Chips	Melt in short bursts to avoid burning.
Coconut Oil	Thins the chocolate so it coats the cereal evenly.
Peppermint Extract	Use peppermint extract, not mint, and adjust to taste.
Powdered Sugar	Add to a large bag and shake to coat everything well.

[quickip]Candy canes or hard peppermint candies are great for this recipe. For quick, even crushing, use a mini food processor or a small blender.[/quicktip]

How To Make Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies

Ingredients: Measure cereal, crush candy canes, and chop peppermint bark.
Melt Chocolate: Heat chocolate with oil and mix in peppermint flavoring.
Cover Cereal: Pour chocolate over cereal and mix with crushed candy canes.
Add Sugar: Put cereal in a bag with powdered sugar and shake until coated.
Mix & Serve: Add peppermint bark, mix, and enjoy!

Cereal in a large bowl with melted chocolate being poured over it, gently stirred to combine; powdered sugar in a large plastic bag, ready to coat the chocolate-coated cereal.

Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies Tips

Use good chocolate chips for smoother melting and better flavor.
Melt chocolate slowly in sturdy microwave-safe bowls.
For less sweetness, use semi-sweet or dark chocolate. For richer flavor, swap Rice Chex for Chocolate Chex.
Add holiday fun with M&Ms, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips. Pack in cute tins or boxes for a great gift!

Storage

You can easily double these peppermint bark muddy buddies or make a smaller batch if needed.
Keep in an airtight container at room temp for up to a week, but it’s best in 3–4 days.
To freeze: Put leftovers in an airtight bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Let it thaw at room temp before eating.