Muddy Buddies (puppy Chow)

Grasshopper Mint Chocolate Bark

I love mint. Mere words can not describe how much. My husband hates it. Hence me having a "Saint Patrick's Day & Mint" section on my website...with no mint recipes. But this year I am remedying that. This is just the first of a few mint recipes. And Grasshopper Mint Chocolate Bark was a great place to start. The mint... Read More

Red Velvet Muddy Buddies: Delicious and Easy

I'm back with another muddy buddies recipe! They seem to be popular- both online and in my household (not to mention at my husband's workplace...they eat all our extra sweets and seem very happy about the situation...haha). This is a perfect for those looking for a muddy buddies recipe without peanut butter. Red Velvet Muddy Buddies (also known as Red... Read More

Reindeer Chow: Christmas Chex Muddy Buddies

Reindeer chow is perfect for the Christmas season. Also known as Christmas Chex Muddy Buddies, this dessert snack has a lot going for it. First- and most importantly with the busy holiday season- it’s easy to make. Very easy. Second, the kids can help! Tossing the puppy chow in powdered sugar is a lot of fun. Just make sure they… Read More

S’mores Muddy Buddies

Raise your hand if you like S'mores. Okay, raise your other hand if you like muddy buddies. If either hand in the air, you're going to like these S’mores Muddy Buddies. If both hands are up, you're going to love them. Also running around under the name of S'mores Puppy Chow, these are easy (no-bake). They're delicious. I used Golden... Read More

Homemade Peppermint Bark Recipe: Elegant, Easy, Fabulous for Christmas

Where to start with how fabulous this peppermint bark is? Perhaps with the white chocolate. After all, white chocolate! The milk (well, semisweet) chocolate contrasts nicely. Perhaps with the peppermint? The candy canes? The Oreos? Delicious taste aside, this recipe is easy. This is literally my favorite Christmas dessert to make. Simply because I am busy and this takes 20 minutes (tops) of… Read More

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Muddy Buddies (aka: puppy chow)

I have a new favorite puppy chow! Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Puppy Chow. Or muddy buddies, if you prefer. I grew up calling it puppy chow. But then I moved to Washington State and- when I talked about eating puppy chow- people thought I was talking about literal dog food. Muddy buddies made with peanut butter, milk chocolate, and Reese's... Read More

Patriotic Muddy Buddies (aka Puppy Chow): Red, White, & Blue

Everyone loves muddy buddies. They’re easy. They taste great. And I can make endless varieties. (Trust me, you’ll be seeing more in the future!). These patriotic muddy buddies are perfect for the 4th of July! The real question is not: how do I make these? -though I will answer that- The real question is: Why does M&M NOT MAKE PATRIOTIC M&Ms!?!? ... Read More

Easter Muddy Buddies (aka: Easter Puppy Chow)

I had a dilemma. A food dilemma, my favorite sort. I love muddy buddies (or puppy chow, if you prefer). And I had an easter event coming up that I promised to deliver food to. But I couldn't just serve PLAIN puppy chow at an Easter event! It's all brown and white...not at all bright and pastel! So I decided... Read More

Peanut Butter S’mores Bark

In my current baking adventures, I agreed to contribute food to a party that had a camping theme (long story). There were plenty of s'mores related recipes on Pinterest, but they were all bar and brownies and sticky stuff. Since we were eating buffet style (plus might not have enough seating), I wanted something a little less messy. And more... Read More