Peppermint Muddy Buddy Food

PEPPERMINT BARK MUDDY BUDDIES

Steps:

• Pour powdered sugar into a gallon-sized zip-top baggie and set aside.
• Add Chex to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
• Place peppermint bark in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Stir well and reheat in 25 second intervals as needed, stirring well after each until smooth and melted.
• Pour the melted peppermint bark over the Chex cereal and stir gently to coat.
• Transfer the Chex into the bag of powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake well until the cereal is completely coated.
• Dump out onto wax paper or a cookie sheet and allow to cool before storing or serving.

PEPPERMINT MUDDY BUDDIES BARK

Steps:

• Line cookie sheet with waxed paper, foil or cooking parchment paper. Place vanilla coating in 8-cup microwavable measuring cup or 2-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until almost melted. Stir until smooth; stir in 3/4 cup of the cereal. Place chocolate chips in 4-cup microwavable measuring cup or 2-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until almost melted. Stir until smooth; stir in 3/4 cup of the cereal.
• Spread vanilla mixture on lined cookie sheet to 1/4-inch thickness. Spoon chocolate mixture randomly over vanilla layer; marble with knife to create swirls showing both white and dark chocolate (do not mix colors completely). Sprinkle with remaining cereal; pressing gently. Let stand about 1 hour or until cool and hardened. Break into pieces. Store tightly covered at room temperature.