Candy Cane Kiss Muddy Buddies

These Candy Cane Kisses Muddy Buddies are such a favorite Christmas snack! Sweet, minty, great for any holiday celebration and simple to make!

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This recipe was photographed and updated 12/2022.

I first made these Candy Cane Kiss Muddy Buddies for the open house celebration when we purchased our home through Habitat for Humanity. They were such a hit and everyone absolutely loved them. 

This recipe has become a Christmas staple for our family. We make them almost every year, and sometimes more if I pick up an extra bag of Candy Cane Kisses. 

I have to admit, I'm addicted to Candy Cane Kisses and always look forward to seeing them in the stores around Christmastime. Since they're such a favorite, I decided to melt them down with some baking chips and create this version of muddy buddies, aka puppy chow.

They're sweet, a little crunchy from the Chex and sprinkles and have the most perfect peppermint flavor. Such a perfect holiday treat and also great for gifting!

Keep scrolling for tips, additional Christmas sweets recipes and more! 

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Shopping list:

• rice chex
• Candy Cane Kisses
• white baking chips
• powdered sugar
• Christmas nonpareils

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for measurements and instructions!

Recipe tips:

• store in an airtight container for up to three days.

More Christmas sweets you might like:

• Peppermint Chocolate Ganache Brownies
• Grinch Candy Strawberries
• Christmas Sorbet Punch
• Cinnamon Rock Candy
• Christmas Italian Ricotta Cookies
• Grinch Rocky Road Candy

You can add or substitute with these ingredients:

• try any flavor Kisses candy instead of candy cane
• use any color nonpareils sprinkles
• use corn chex instead of rice

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Our favorite kitchen equipment and supplies used with this recipe:

• OXO Good Grips 6-Piece Plastic Measuring Cups
• Pyrex Smart Essentials 3-Piece Prepware Mixing Bowl Set
• Spring Chef Magnetic Measuring Spoons Set

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did!

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Yield 20 servings

Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Prep time

10 Min

Total time

10 Min

Candy Cane Kiss Muddy Buddies

Ingredients

• 10 cups rice chex
• 9 ounces Candy Cane Kisses, unwrapped
• 1 1/2 cups white baking chips
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Christmas nonpareils

Instructions

1. Place the rice chex in a large bowl.
2. In a microwave safe bowl, combine the candy cane kisses and white baking chips. Microwave for one minute, remove from microwave and stir. Return to the microwave, and heat for 30 seconds, stir. Repeat until melted and smooth.
3. Pour half of the kisses and chips mixture over the rice chex. Gently stir to coat. Pour remaining half over the chex and stir again to coat. Gently toss in the powdered sugar, and nonpareils until evenly coated.
4. Cool, then serve or store in an airtight container for up to three days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

215.87

Fat

7.96

Sat. Fat

5.07

Carbs

37.61

Fiber

1.17

Net carbs

36.34

Sugar

10.79

Protein

1.76

Sodium

122.9

Cholesterol

0

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