We nibbled on the Andes Mint Muddy Buddies while we learned how essential oils are so nourishing to our skin and why we should be using essential oil infused skin care products daily. Our skin is our largest organ and we should nourish it with safe products and by drinking lots of water.

I learned so much that weekend and I am so thankful for Donna and Carlene traveling all the way from Michigan to teach us and love on us. It was a weekend I will never forget. Good food, good friends, family, and great essential oils-who can ask for more?

The holidays are right around the corner and this Andes Mint Puppy Chow is an easy to make snack that both adults and kids love. The mint flavor makes it more festive and Christmasy too. You could add some Christmas sprinkles too add to this festive treat.

Andes Mint Puppy Chow Recipe

Print

Andes Mint Puppy Chow

The holidays are right around the corner and this Andes Mint Puppy Chow is an easy to make snack that both adults and kids love.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword andes mint, muddy buddies, puppy chow

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Author cindy

Equipment

• Very Large Bowl with well-fitting lid
• wooden spoon.

Ingredients

• 6 cups Rice Chex
• 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 TBS canola oil
• 1 cup Andes Baking Chips
• 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 cup Christmas Sprinkles optional

Instructions

• Pour the cereal into a very large bowl with a well-fitting lid. set aside.
• Place the chocolate chips and canola oil into a microwave safe bowl. Place the bowl in the microwave on high for 15 seconds. Stir then heat again for 15 second if needed. Repeat until fully melted and smooth.
• Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal and fold it together to coat the cereal.
• Fold in the Andes Baking Chips, so they are well distributed.
• Pour the confectioner's sugar into the bowl. Secure the lid on the bowl. Shake until all the cereal is coated with sugar.
• Remove the lid, add the sprinkles (optional), and fold them in with a wooden spoon.
• Enjoy! Store in the sealed bowl at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Used in this Recipe

• Large Mixing Bowl with well-fitting lid
• Wooden Spoon
• Andes Mint Baking Chips

I added the Andes Mint Baking Chips in the list above because my best friend tried to make my Ugly Christmas Cookies last year and she couldn’t find them anywhere near her in West Virginia. If you can’t find them locally, Amazon has them at the link above. I use them in other recipes like my St Patrick’s Day Grasshopper Cake, and my Chocolate Peppermint Cake Mix Cookies too. They are a staple in my baking pantry and while I have never had trouble finding them locally, others have.

I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. Please share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post. Thanks!

The post Andes Mint Puppy Chow Recipe appeared first on The Mom Maven.

This year’s class is the smallest I’ve had in the 5 years I’ve been at this church. I only have 7 girls registered and only 5 made it to the first class. In the past I’ve had 12-18 girls. We graduated 10 to youth group this year and only had 1 move up from Prims. This year we are small but mighty!

My girls got excited when they saw my big green bowl on the counter of our classroom because they knew it meant I brought them a treat. I don’t give out snacks til the end of our class, gotta get our work done first. They were all very happy when I unveiled our Birthday Cake Puppy Chow treat!

Puppy Chow is always a crowd pleaser, and it’s so easy to make. This particular version has only 5 ingredients and took maybe 10 minutes to put together. When my kids were at home they used to love to help me make different puppy chow variations for the holidays.

We had a lot left over, since this recipe feeds 20 and there were only 6 of us in class. I brought the rest to a party at my in-law’s house on Saturday. Everyone loved it and my bowl was emptied!

Print

Birthday Cake Puppy Chow

This Birthday Cake Puppy Chow, or muddy buddies is a sweet variation on a classic treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chex mix, muddy buddies, puppy chow

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 20

Author cindy

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Funfetti Cake Mix
• 1/2 cup Confectioner's Sugar
• 9 cups Rice Chex Cereal
• 16 oz Vanilla Candiquik candy melts
• 3 oz sprinkles or nonpareils

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, mix together the cake mix and confectioner's sugar. Set aside.
• In a very large bowl with a lid, pour in the Rice Chex cereal.
• Melt the Vanilla Candiquik following the directions on the package. When melted, pour the candy over the cereal. Use a wooden spoon to gently fold the candy into the cereal.
• Pour on the sprinkles, a little at a time. Gently folding them into the candy and Rice Chex mixture. Continue alternating sprinkles and folding until all of the sprinkles are incorporated.
• Pour the cake mix mixture into the very large bowl and continue gently folding.
• Place airtight lid on bowl until you are ready to serve.

I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. Please share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post. Thanks!

The post Birthday Cake Puppy Chow Recipe appeared first on The Mom Maven.