One of my all time favorite snack foods around the holidays are muddy buddies, or puppy chow, or whatever you like to call them. These Caramel Hot Chocolate Muddy Buddies would definitely impress the guest!
So last weekend my husband threw a music ministry dinner for all members who volunteer and are a part of the ministry. We had a very long weekend because not only was there the dinner on Saturday evening but we had choir rehearsal in the afternoon and then a concert on Sunday afternoon.
While my husband and son were away preparing and working Saturday morning at the church, my daughter and I got to working on 100 gift bags I was making for each person attending the dinner. My original idea was to do bark and cookies for the bags. Then at the last minute I scratched the bark idea and decided to do these Caramel Hot Chocolate Muddy Buddies. I am so glad I did because they were so good and so addicting!
I ended up make 4 batches of these to be able to have enough to make the bags. With each batch I kept changing the recipe some and let me tell you by batch 3 I finally got it! This not only has caramel Hershey kisses and caramel hot chocolate mixed into them but there is nutella drizzled on them as well. Let me tell you who ever received the bags from batch 3, well you’re welcome! They also contained the best cookies in them as well! So that is a double you’re welcome! 🙂 ENJOY!
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Caramel Hot Chocolate Muddy Buddies Recipe
caramel chex mix party snack full of chocolate, powdered sugar and cocoa.
Ingredients
- 7 cups chex mix cereal
- 1/2 cup nutella
- 15 Caramel Hershey Kisses, unwrapped
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 single package Land O Lakes Caramel Hot Cocoa Mix, 1 1/4 oz
Instructions
- Mix powdered sugar and cocoa mix in a bowl and set aside.
- Measure out the cereal and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Place nutella in a microwavable bowl and melt for 30 seconds. Pour over cereal and mix well.
- Place kisses into a microwavable bowl and melt for 30 seconds. Stopping after 15 seconds to stir. Pour over cereal and mix well.
- Using a large plastic ziplock bag add half of the powdered sugar mixture.
- Add cereal and the remaining half of the powdered sugar mixture.
- Close bag and shake, shake, shake until all is incorporated.
- Pour back into bowl and ENJOY!
Notes
If caramel hershey kisses are melted to long they will burn.
When you pour them over the cereal it will get clumpy but it will separate some when you add it the powdered sugar.
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Megan - The Emotional Baker
The recipients of these gift bags are so lucky! I would love to get my hands on these muddy buddies 🙂 I don’t make them often enough, so I’ll have to try this version.
Ashley @ PioneerMomma.com
I love these! My son eats a lot of Chex because it is gluten free, and this would make a great treat for him. Thanks for sharing and would love if you came and linked up to What’d You Do This Weekend! Pinned it 🙂
Nancy P.
I learned chex mix was gluten free when my nephew was visiting from Italy! Thanks Ashley!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
I love the addition of the caramel! Muddy buddies are my fave 🙂
Nancy P.
The caramel is so good in these! Thanks Ashley!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
I love muddy buddies! Caramel and hot chocolate sound like a terrific combination!
Nancy P.
The combination does work well together! Thanks Trish!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks
Oh now I love muddy buddies, Nancy! And wowza, good for you for making all of those goodie bags. I bet that took a lot of time! Great little sweet treat to fill them with. Pinned!
Nancy P.
SO MUCH TIME! But worth it! Thanks Julie!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
I love this, Nancy!! Mixing the hot cocoa mix and the powdered sugar together is an awesome idea 🙂
Nancy P.
I could seriously eat it with a spoon! Thanks Becca!
crazyforcrust
You’re a total genius!!
Nancy P.
You are too kind! LOL! Thanks Dorothy!
Amanda
Yum! My husband would LOVE this! 🙂 Pinning for later – thank you!
Nancy P.
Hope he does! Thanks Amanda!
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Love these muddy buddies Nancy!! They look perfect to much on while cuddled up on the couch watching a movie!!
Nancy P.
I am such a movie watcher! I think I need to make more of these and rent a movie!! Thanks Renee!
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These do look addicting Nancy! I would probably need a batch for myself! Pinning!
Nancy P.
Very addicting! Thanks Deb!
Gloria @ Simply Gloria
Love any kind of treat made with chex! And, I’m all over these with the Hershey’s candy’s …delish! Very creative, my friend!
Nancy P.
Thanks girl!
Sandra
Great idea an combination. Thanks for linking up to Eat. Create. Party – can’t wait to see what you bring next! Shared in some Facebook like love. xoxo San
Nancy P.
Thanks Sandra!
Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy
Nancy this muddy buddy looks and sounds amazing, thanks for linking up at Showcase Your Talent, you were the most clicked link last week! Happy holidays 🙂
Nancy P.
Thanks Emily!
marcie
I’ve never made muddy buddies — can you believe it? These look so addicting!
Heather
Do you add the Hershey kisses to the Nutella in the microwave?!
Nancy P.
Hi Heather, no you pour the nutella over the cereal first. Then you melt the kisses! Hope that helps!