Festive Holiday Muddy Buddies Recipe
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
10 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 (12.8-ounce) box chocolate Chex cereal (about 8 cups)
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
  • 1 ½ cups bittersweet chocolate chips, divided
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup Nutella
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
  • ½ cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon holiday sprinkles and/or metallic dragées
  • 2 cups mini chocolate-covered pretzels
Directions
  1. Pour cereal into a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. Place butter, 1 cup chocolate chips, and salt into a small bowl.
  3. Microwave or heat over a double boiler until chocolate is melted, then stir until smooth.
  4. Add Nutella and vanilla, and stir until smooth.
  5. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal.
  6. Toss with gloved hands or a spatula until cereal is fully coated.
  7. Place half the cereal mixture into a large zip-top bag.
  8. Add ¾ cup confectioners' sugar, seal, and shake until coated. (Add ¼ cup more sugar if you prefer a heavier coating).
  9. Transfer cereal mixture to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and repeat with remaining cereal.
  10. Melt remaining chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler.
  11. Drizzle chocolate over cereal mixture.
  12. Sprinkle on hazelnuts and sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
  13. Chill baking sheet until chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.
  14. Mix in pretzels, and serve.