These thin mint muddy buddies are a twist on the original. The mint effect is doubled up with the addition of Andes mints and Girl Scout thin mint cookies.
Ingredients
- 0.75 thins mint cookies
- 2 tablespoons chopped creme de menthe candy , such as Andes
- 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoons mint extract
- 6 cups Chex™
- 0.75 cups confectioners sugar
Instructions
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1
Place thin mint cookies in the jar of a blender or food processor, and blend cookies to yield 3/4 cup. Crush Andes mints; set aside.
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2
Add semisweet chocolate chips, butter, and mint extract to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, and stir. Continue to microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring well each time. Continue the process until mixture is smooth.
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3
Add cereal to a large bowl. Pour melted mint chocolate over cereal and stir to coat thoroughly. Add coated cereal to a large resealable bag. Pour in confectioner's sugar and crushed thin mint cookies. Shake it all together until cereal is evenly coated in the mixture.
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4
Pour cereal mixture out onto a baking pan; sprinkle chopped Andes mints over the top. Once mixture is cooled and set, transfer to an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
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