The birthday treat your kids are going to ask you to make again and again.

Birthday Cake Muddy Buddies are a fun twist on classic puppy chow made with Funfetti cake mix, white chocolate peanut butter, and Rice Chex. The perfect no-bake party snack!

Made with Rice Chex, white chocolate peanut butter, and cake mix, they’re the perfect snack for birthday parties, movie nights, baby showers, or whenever you’re craving a fun and festive treat.

Listen, I know, I KNOW I’m going to be eaten alive for this but it’s the truth and I cannot lie… I ate cake mix powder as a kid. And it was wonderful. Yes, I’m talking the actual powder. I’d dump it into the bowl and if there was a clump I’d carefully, oh so delicately lift it up and eat it! It was so good! lol! How could I not make something cake mix flavor as an adult? So, a sweet Chex mix was the best perfect way to combine two favs!

Ingredients You’ll Need

These Birthday Cake Muddy Buddies use just a handful of ingredients to create a sweet and crunchy snack that tastes just like Funfetti cake batter. Every ingredient plays a role in creating the perfect balance of flavor and texture.

• Funfetti Cake Mix: Adds sweet birthday cake flavor and colorful sprinkles that make this snack extra festive.
• White Chocolate Peanut Butter: Creates a creamy coating with sweet peanut butter flavor throughout every bite.
• Butter: Helps create a smooth, rich coating for the cereal.
• White Chocolate Chips: Add sweetness and help the coating set perfectly.
• Rice Chex: The classic crunchy base that holds all the delicious cake batter flavor.

How to Make Cake Batter Muddy Buddies

1. Heat-treat the cake mix: Spread the cake mix on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-10 minutes. Let it cool completely.
2. Make the coating: Melt the white chocolate peanut butter, butter, and white chocolate chips together in a large saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
3. Coat the cereal: Place the Rice Chex in a large bowl. Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
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Reindeer Muddy Buddies Christmas Snack Mix

An easy and delicious Reindeer Muddy Buddies Christmas snack mix that is perfect for the holidays! This snack mix is filled with muddy buddies, pretzels, M&Ms, and peanut butter cups!

I know, we already have a muddy buddies recipe and we already have a 5 minute Christmas snack mix but whenever I go to parties and like a certain combination in a snack mix I want to make it at home.

There’s nothing I love more than a quick and easy snack mix that the kids can make with me. 

Any chance we’ve got to get together over something delicious is kind of a big deal these days. With three kids it’s busy, but since our three are totally different ages and not at all on the same playing level little traditions like making snack mixes is the perfect way for them to connect. 

How to Make This Christmas Snack Mix

1. Make the Muddy Buddies

Prepare our best muddy buddies recipe and allow them to cool completely. 

   2. Combine the Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the muddy buddies, pretzels, m&ms and peanut butter cups. 

   3. Toss everything together and store in a sealed container. 

Christmas Snack Mix Storage Tips

Storage is key in any snack mix. It allows you to make it early enough that you can spread out the holiday busyness! 

• Store this Muddy Buddies Snack Mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. 

Oh Sweet Basil Pro Tip!

• You can freeze any leftover snack mix in an airtight container/bag for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature and munch away!

Variation ideas for Snack Mixes

• Replace some of the pretzels with popped plain popcorn
• A white chocolate or milk chocolate drizzle with sprinkles is always fun!
• Use chocolate covered pretzels instead of plain pretzels
• Add in mini marshmallows (marshmallows will not keep)
• Throw in peanuts or cashews

Gather your kiddos of all ages in the kitchen and make this Christmas snack mix! We love to put some in cellophane bags and deliver them to friends in the neighborhood.

More Holiday Snack Mixes:

• Candied Nuts Snack Mix
• 5 Minute Christmas Snack Mix
• 5 Minute Reese’s Snack Mix
• Ranch Slow Cooker Chex Mix
• Sweet Chex Mix
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