Gingerbread Muddy Buddies with Molasses and Ginger

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Gingerbread Muddy Buddies with Molasses and Ginger

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Ingredients

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Gingerbread Muddy Buddies with Molasses and Ginger

Gingerbread Coating

4 tablespoons butter

¼ cup molasses

¼ cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter

1 ½ teaspoons gingerfreshly grated

¼ tsp sea salt

½ tsp vanilla extract

4 ounces white chocolatechopped

Dry Mix-Ins

5 cups Chex cereal

2 cups pretzel squares

1 ½ cups powdered sugar

1 cup Teddy Grahams

1 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal

¾ cup crystallized gingerchopped

¼ cup sprinkles

Instructions

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Instructions

Add just the Chex and the pretzels to a large bowl or storage container with a lid or a large zip-top bag.

Melt butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Add the salt, ginger, molasses, and peanut butter, stirring until fully combined with the butter. Add in the chopped white chocolate and stir until melted, then remove from the heat and mix in the vanilla.

Pour the wet mixture over the Chex and pretzels and mix gently with a large spoon. Note: we find that a metal spoon works best because it’s less bulky than wood or silicone and won’t crush the cereal.

Sprinkle in half of the powdered sugar, mix carefully with the spoon until the Chex and pretzels are mostly coated, then add the rest of the sugar.

Cover the bowl with the lid or zip up the bag and shake until the cereal is fully coated with the powdered sugar.

Remove the lid or unzip the bag, add the Teddy Grahams, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crystallized ginger, and sprinkles, and stir everything together.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Temper Your White Chocolate Carefully 🍫
Melt white chocolate in short 15-20 second bursts in the microwave, stirring between each interval, to prevent seizing and ensure a smooth, glossy coating that clings beautifully to your cereal mix.
Toast Your Cereals for Extra Crunch 🥣
Lightly toast the Chex and Cinnamon Toast Crunch in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes before mixing to intensify their flavors and prevent them from becoming soggy when coated with the molasses mixture.
Balance Molasses and Fresh Ginger 🌶️
Bloom freshly grated ginger in the warm melted butter for 1-2 minutes before adding molasses to release its essential oils and create a more complex, vibrant ginger flavor that won't be overpowered by the molasses.
Double-Coat for Maximum Texture 🎯
After the initial powdered sugar coating, let the mixture cool slightly for 5 minutes, then toss again in the remaining powdered sugar for an extra-thick, luxurious coating that adheres perfectly and creates better texture contrast.
Store in Airtight Layers with Parchment 📦
Layer your finished muddy buddies between parchment paper in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain crispness while preventing the powdered sugar from absorbing moisture.