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Twix Muddy Buddies

This Twix Muddy Buddies recipe is a crunchy, chocolatey, caramel-packed snack that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing or gifting!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Rice Chex cereal crunchy base
  • 1 bag (12-ounce) milk chocolate chips
  • 15 squares caramel squares
  • 0.5 cup caramel bits soft caramel bits can be used instead of caramel squares
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream adds smoothness to caramel drizzle
  • 6 shortbread cookies broken into small chunks
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar for muddy buddy dusting
  • 2 bars Twix bars chopped
  • 5 squares caramel squares optional for final drizzle

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Large zip-top plastic bag or big bowl with lid
  • Baking sheet or parchment paper
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare Your Base
  1. Measure 4 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl. Break shortbread cookies into bite-sized chunks and add to the bowl.
Step 2: Melt the Chocolate
  1. Place milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each until smooth and fully melted.
Step 3: Melt the Caramel
  1. In another microwave-safe bowl, melt 15 caramel squares with 1 tablespoon heavy cream. Heat in 20-second bursts, stirring until caramel is soft and silky.
Step 4: Combine Chocolate and Caramel
  1. Pour melted caramel into melted chocolate and stir until fully combined into a smooth chocolate-caramel mixture.
Step 5: Coat the Cereal and Cookies
  1. Pour chocolate-caramel mixture over Rice Chex and shortbread cookies. Gently fold with spatula or wooden spoon to coat evenly without breaking cereal.
Step 6: Add Chopped Twix Bars
  1. Sprinkle chopped Twix bars over coated cereal mixture. Toss gently to distribute Twix pieces evenly throughout.
Step 7: Powdered Sugar Coating
  1. Transfer mixture into a large zip-top plastic bag or bowl with lid. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake vigorously until well coated.
Step 8: Optional Caramel Drizzle
  1. Melt optional 5 caramel squares until smooth and drizzle over coated muddy buddies. Let drizzle set for a few minutes before serving.
Step 9: Cool and Serve
  1. Spread Twix Muddy Buddies on parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool completely at room temperature. Transfer to serving bowl or airtight container.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to keep crunchy.
  • Substitute ingredients like cereal, chocolate, or cookies to suit dietary needs or preferences.
  • Work quickly while coating to prevent cereal from getting soggy and spread out to cool immediately.
  • Shake vigorously with powdered sugar for even, snowy coating on the snack mix.
  • Make ahead and store in sealed container; flavors meld and improve with time.