Name: Gingerbread Muddy Buddies with Molasses and Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 11 cups
Cuisine: American

Cooking with Conks Verified

February 3, 2026

These gingerbread muddy buddies have all the satisfying and craveable elements of the classic sweet snack combined with the festive flavors of gingerbread. Packed with the bold, warm notes of ginger, molasses, and peanut butter and showered in powdered sugar, this recipe is a unique and fun holiday treat. It includes fresh and crystallized ginger for a double dose of gingery goodness and molasses for a rich, sticky, caramel-like depth. For a playful twist, we’ve included Teddy Grahams (adorable stand-ins for gingerbread people), Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and sprinkles for added flare.

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Gingerbread Muddy Buddies with Molasses and Ginger

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

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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)

White Chocolate Melting Magic 🍫
Use a double boiler or microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each burst to prevent scorching and ensure smooth, perfectly melted white chocolate for coating.
Ginger Intensity Control 🌶️
Finely mince fresh ginger and toast crystallized ginger separately to create layered, complex ginger notes that provide depth without overwhelming the sweet base.
Powdered Sugar Snow Technique ❄️
Use a fine-mesh sieve and shake gently in a large plastic bag to create an even, light coating of powdered sugar that doesn't clump or create heavy patches.
Cereal Crunch Preservation 🥣
Mix coatings gently and allow to cool completely before adding delicate cereals like Cinnamon Toast Crunch to maintain maximum crispness and prevent sogginess.
Molasses Flavor Balancing 🍯
Warm molasses slightly before mixing to help it incorporate more smoothly and distribute its rich, deep flavor more evenly throughout the muddy buddies mixture.

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We’re Rachel & Emily Conklin (“Conks” for short), sisters, lifelong foodies, and the voices behind Cooking with Conks. We grew up in Southern California, surrounded by bold flavors, big family meals, and the kind of kitchen chaos that turns into inside jokes