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Chocolate Cherry Muffins

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Cherries and chocolate are a classic, no-fail combination. If you love biting into cherry cordials, you’ll love these healthier Chocolate Cherry Muffins. They’re wonderful with a cup of coffee and perfect for breakfast, snack time or any time.

Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Enjoy Guilt-Free Indulgence With Healthier Chocolate Cherry Muffins

If you’re like most of us, you’re probably trying to lose a few pounds, eat better or just cut down on fat. You probably think that means giving up your favorite baked treats.

I have good news. The recipe for these rich, indulgent muffins uses lower-fat ingredients, less sugar, natural ingredients and fresh cherries. That means you can enjoy them knowing they’re not made with butter, tons of sugar, processed ingredients or anything else you want to avoid.

Everyone Will Enjoy These Chocolate Cherry Muffins

They’re not missing any of the flavor, smoothness or delightful decadence of chocolate and cherry. When you smell these baking, it will be hard to resist pulling the oven open and digging into them.

Nobody has to feel left out when you make a batch of these goodies. If you’ve been holding back on baking, now’s your chance to enjoy what your oven can do again.

Tips for Making Chocolate Cherry Muffins

  • These taste best if you use fresh cherries. They’re abundant this time of year, and they give these muffins a wonderful flavor. If you can’t find fresh cherries, try canned or frozen cherries.
  • You can use other fruits like blueberries with these muffins. Add nuts or chocolate chips. Have fun experimenting with different additions and flavors.

What to Serve with Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Milk is the perfect match for baked chocolate goodness. If you’re having an adult gathering, pair the muffins with a delicious Bourbon Milk Punch.

If you’d prefer a coffee drink or you want to avoid alcohol, try a creamy, delicious and easy Cappuccino On Ice or Almond Milk Frappuccino.

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Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Cherries and chocolate are a classic, no-fail combination. If you love biting into cherry cordials, you'll love these healthier Chocolate Cherry Muffins.

Course Bread
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 ºF. Grease a muffin pan with olive oil. Don't use muffin pan liners for this recipe, the muffins will get stuck to them.
  2. Cut cherries in quarters.
  3. In a large bowl mix applesauce, sugar, honey, eggs and yogurt.
  4. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Add salt and whisk together. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Don't overmix!
  5. Add cherry and stir. The batter will be chunky.
  6. Divide batter evenly between the pans. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350 ºF and bake for 15 more minutes. Transfer to the cooling rack and let cool for 10 minutes, then take out of the pan.

Recipe Notes

Yield: 12 muffins

Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

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Celebrate summer’s best flavors with these Strawberry Shortcake Cookies. The pretty pink color, delicate texture and airy lightness combine for a cookie that’s as fresh as a summer day.

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies Are Pretty as a Picture

I never get enough of summer fruits, and strawberries are probably my favorite. The best part about them is you have to eat them right away. Strawberries rarely keep more than a day or two.

That means you shouldn’t hold back. When you buy them, eat them or cook with them right away. This recipe is a great way to start.

You can never fail when you blend fresh, ripe strawberries and homemade shortcake. If you’ve never made shortcake before, you might be surprised when you see how easy it is to create this light, buttery cake.

Tips for Making Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

  • Never wash strawberries until you’re ready to use them. If you’re not using them right away, take the time to store them properly. Strawberries are highly perishable, and they’re delicate. Handle them with care to ensure fresh, delicious fruit and wonderful baking.
  • Pearl sugar also goes by the names sanding sugar, nib sugar and hail sugar. It is a Swedish specialty sugar that doesn’t melt when you bake it. You can buy it in any good grocery store. You can also make your own. Be sure to make the Swedish version.

What to Serve with Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

These lovely cookies are the perfect end to any meal. They’re also wonderful as a snack. Serve them with Homemade Strawberry Milk for a total taste sensation.

Strawberries are fantastic with sparkling wines. Serve them with a prosecco, a sparkling white zinfandel or a sparkling rose. Enjoy your summer with these wonderful Strawberry Shortcake Cookies.

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Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Celebrate summer's best flavors with Strawberry Shortcake Cookies. They are the perfect blend of fresh, ripe strawberries and homemade shortcake.

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  3. Combine strawberries, lemon juice and 2 tbsp sugar.

  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar in a large bowl.

  5. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter, or rub in with your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  6. Stir in cream until dough just starts to come together, then stir in strawberry mixture. Don't overmix or overwork the dough.

  7. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing evenly apart. Sprinkle with pearl or sanding sugar, and bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

  8. Transfer to a wire rack and let it cool.

Recipe Notes

Yield: about 30 cookies.

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

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White Wine Margarita

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Add a sparkling touch to any gathering when you bring out this refreshing adult beverage. A pitcher of White Wine Margaritas is an instant party starter.

White Wine Margarita

White Wine Margarita Is a Fresh Take on a Classic

There’s something special about a margarita. Lime juice, salt and bright orange create a refreshing combination. Sometimes, however, the pungent flavor of tequila can overwhelm that freshness. The alcoholic potency of tequila can make margaritas dangerous to drink.

This White Wine Margarita takes care of both those problems. Instead of tequila, it uses white wine and triple sec for a milder taste and lower alcohol level. This adult punch offers a fresh, sophisticated take on the famous cocktail.

Enjoy the Flavors of Summer

This White Wine Margarita lets you enjoy your favorite summer flavors in one intoxicating blend. The fruity flavors of chardonnay get a spark from the citrus of limeade and orange juice. The sweet flavors contrast sharply with the salted rims for a drink that’s like a tropical vacation in a glass.

Tips for Making White Wine Margaritas

  • You can find chardonnay and triple sec at any liquor store.
  • You don’t have to buy top-shelf chardonnay or triple sec for this. Any inexpensive brands will work.
  • Cut lemons and limes into wheels for garnishes. This video shows you how.
  • Serve White Wine Margaritas in traditional margarita glasses or wine glasses.

What to Serve with White Wine Margaritas

These margaritas will be the star attraction at any party. You can never go wrong with Classic Shrimp Cocktail or a Grilled Pineapple Salsa served with tortilla chips.

If you have guests who would rather skip the alcohol, make Nonalcoholic Margaritas.

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White Wine Margarita

The sweet flavors of a White Wine Margarita contrast sharply with the salted rims for a drink that's like a tropical vacation in a glass.

Course Drinks
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add the Chardonnay, limeade, orange juice, triple sec and water into a large pitcher.
  2. Stir well.
  3. Wet the rim of each glass with a lime wedge and then dip the rims into a bowl filled with kosher salt.
  4. Pour the White Wine Margarita concoction over ice and garnish with lime slices.

White Wine Margarita

Skillet Monterey Chicken

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You say you don’t have time to cook? Even the busiest person can find the time to throw together this easy, low-cost and finger-licking good Skillet Monterey Chicken.

Skillet Monterey Chicken

You Need This Skillet Monterey Chicken In Your Life

Everyone needs a recipe like this. It’s foolproof, it’s easy enough for anyone to do, it takes only minutes to prepare and it uses everyday ingredients. It uses only one pan, and cleanup is a snap.

It’s also a delicious, soul-satisfying meal nobody can resist. The warm, hearty flavors of bacon and cheese combine to make a mouthwatering mouthful.

When I make this, there are no complaints. There are also no leftovers.

Skillet Monterey Chicken

Skillet Monterey Chicken Is the Answer

We all have those days that get away from us. You didn’t plan anything for dinner, and it’s almost time to eat. You have last-minute guests coming over, and you didn’t have time to shop for them.

With this fast, easy Skillet Monterey Chicken, you can answer the challenge with a no-stress, low-cost meal everyone will enjoy.

Tips for Making Skillet Monterey Chicken

  • Make this even easier with precooked bacon, which is available at most grocery stores. You’ll need to use oil or no-stick cooking spray to brown the chicken.
  • If you don’t have barbecue sauce on hand, you can whip some up at home. Here’s a recipe for a classic sweet, tangy sauce.
  • You can replace the chicken breasts with meaty, lower-priced chicken thighs, but you must increase the cooking time.

What to Serve with Skillet Monterey Chicken

This dish has a slightly Southwestern flair. It will go perfectly with a side dish like this Authentic and Easy Mexican Rice.

You could also add a fresh salad like this Simple Mediterranean Avocado Salad.

For a delicious wine pairing, try a white zinfandel.

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Skillet Monterey Chicken

Even the busiest person can find the time to throw together this easy, low-cost and finger-licking good Skillet Monterey Chicken.

Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 343 kcal
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. To your skillet, add bacon and fry on medium heat until crispy.
  2. Cool bacon on a plate lined with paper towel, then chop up coarsely.
  3. Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Cook chicken breasts on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes until browned on each side.
  5. Add Worcestershire sauce to skillet and pour chicken stock over the chicken breasts. Cover skillet and cook 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
  6. Turn off heat.
  7. Top each chicken breast evenly with bbq sauce, cheese and bacon.

  8. Broil about 1 minute or until the cheese melts.

  9. Top with green onions and tomato.
  10. Enjoy!

Skillet Monterey Chicken

Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake

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Create some magic at your next party with this delicious, decadent Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake. This great-looking dessert combines nuts, marshmallows and homemade chocolate ice cream to create a tempting treat.

Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake

Start the Celebration With Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake

This Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake says it’s time to celebrate. It’s a showstopper that tastes just like everyone’s favorite ice cream flavor.

Don’t be put off by the idea of making homemade ice cream and the various steps involving in creating this dessert. It’s really not that complicated to make an ice cream cake. You just have to take time to make the three separate parts, freeze each one and then assemble them.

Creamy, Crunchy and Not Complicated

It isn’t complicated, but it takes a little time. You should also clear out some space in your freezer before you start.

Before long, you’ll have a creamy, crunchy cake that is pure, mouth-watering goodness.

Tips for Making Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake

  • Almonds are the traditional nuts in rocky road ice cream. However, there are many variations that use walnuts, peanuts or even a mix of nuts.
  • Springform pans are great for preparing deep, no-bake crusts and bases. They create an elegant-looking dessert that’s easy to cut. The BeyondFrosting blog has some great tips for using springform pans this way.

What to Serve with Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake

Keep things bright and upbeat with Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts and easy Mortadella Moments.

Kids and adults will enjoy a crisp, refreshing Cranberry Fizz. It’s tangy and not too sweet. It’s a good match for this rich cake. You can set out a bottle of rum or vodka for any adults who want to spike theirs.

Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake

Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake
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Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake

Create some magic at your next party with this delicious Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake. It's a creamy, crunchy cake that is pure, mouth-watering goodness.

Course Dessert
Prep Time 30 minutes
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

For the ice cream

For the base

For decoration

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan mix milk and cocoa and warm up, stirring, until completely incorporated. Add cream, condensed milk and vanilla, mix well. Freeze until it thickens slightly.
  2. Coarsely chop peanuts, mix with chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and marshmallows.

  3. For the base mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into a springform pan, creating bottom and sides. Freeze for 20-30 minutes.

  4. When the ice cream is thick enough to support mix-ins so they don't sink to the bottom, stir all the mix-ins and transfer to the crumb base. Cover with a plastic wrap and freeze for 6 hours.

  5. For the decoration add mini marshmallows, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips and drizzle with syrup. Return to the freezer. Take out in 10-15 minutes before serving to make slicing easier.

Recipe Notes

Active time 30 minutes + time for cooling and freezing.

Yield: 8 inch cake, 8-10 portions.

Unicorn Jello Parfaits

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When it’s warm outside, nobody wants to bake. That’s when you whip up easy summertime desserts like these colorful, creamy Unicorn Jello Parfaits.

Unicorn Jello Parfaits

Make Any Gathering Sparkle with Unicorn Jello Parfaits

These parfaits look gorgeous. They’ll add color and sparkle to any party for kids or adults. Their light, fruity layers make them perfect for warm weather. You may also want to try another one of our favorite summertime desserts. Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits are easy to make and can be enjoyed without the guilt of eating too many calories or fat grams.

The Joy of Jello

Jello desserts have been around for more than 50 years, and it’s easy to see why they’ve remained popular. Instant gelatin and instant pudding make it easy to make delicious desserts that require no cooking at all. All you need is some hot water and a refrigerator to whip up pies, cheesecakes and layered desserts.

They do require time. It takes a while for all those layers to set. Make them while you’re doing other things around the house. They’ll be done before you know it.

Tips for Making Unicorn Jello Parfaits

  • Once you know the basic recipe, you can substitute the flavors in this recipe with your favorite flavors and colors. Let your creativity flow.
  • Use unicorn horns or unicorn-shaped cupcake toppers to make them really stand out. You can find cute ones on Etsy.
  • When you put the finished parfaits in the refrigerator, cover each one with plastic wrap or foil. This prevents a hard top layer from forming.

What to Serve with Unicorn Jello Parfaits

These recipes will go great with your Unicorn Jello Parfaits.

Grilled Cheeseburger Kebabs are the perfect summer party food. They’re fun for kids to eat, and you can cook them outside to keep your kitchen cool.

Celebrate the freshness of summer with this healthy, no-cook version of Nine Layer Dip served with tortilla chips.

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Unicorn Jello Parfaits

When it's warm outside, nobody wants to bake. That's when you whip up easy summertime desserts like these colorful, creamy Unicorn Jello Parfaits.

Course Dessert
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Using a medium bowl, pour the grape package of jello and 3/4 cup of boiling water into the bowl. Whisk until all sugar is dissolved.

  2. Place bowl into the fridge for 30 minutes or until cooled to room temperature.

  3. Remove from fridge and whisk in 1/4 cup coffee creamer and 1/2 cup yogurt until smooth.

  4. Spoon jello mixture into each glass about 1/4 full.

  5. Place glass into fridge for 30 minutes or until the jello is firm to touch and no residue is on fingers.

  6. Repeat steps with remaining jello packages starting with the blue raspberry, then the lime and then ending with the watermelon.

  7. Once all jello flavors are in the glasses, place into fridge overnight.

  8. Remove from fridge the next day and top with whipped cream, sprinkles and the lollipop.

  9. Enjoy!

Unicorn Jello Parfaits

Orange Slice Moonshine

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Give your summertime drinking a burst of freshness with this Orange Slice Moonshine. It’s a potent way to celebrate the season’s sunny flavors.

Orange Slice Moonshine

Get Ready for Summer With Orange Slice Moonshine

This citrus-flavored drink will add a touch of Southern hospitality to all your gatherings. Whether you’re having a casual cookout or an elegant summer brunch, everyone will enjoy this adult treat. If you’re interested in trying more amazing moonshine flavors, you might want to try Jolly Rancher Moonshine or Candy Corn Moonshine.

Tips for Making Orange Slice Moonshine

  • Cointreau and Grand Marnier are the best-known orange liqueurs, but you don’t need anything that expensive. Triple sec is a good substitute. Ask for the cheapest triple sec at your local liquor store.
  • Give your moonshine time. Leaving it in for the full 30 days ensures a smooth, mellow brew.
  • You can make a lemon-flavored version of this drink with lemon candies and limoncello lemon liqueur.

A Word About Everclear

If you’ve never used Everclear to make drinks, be careful. This is powerful stuff, and a little goes a long way.

Here’s the lowdown straight from the Big Moonshine blog:

“Everclear is 190 proof. Let me make that clear. By comparison, most rums and vodkas clock in between 40% to 60% or 80 to 120 proof. Everclear is deemed the strongest alcohol on earth. Chemistry doesn’t allow anything stronger than 191 proof to exist.”

If you’re not comfortable using something that powerful, it’s fine to use plain, unflavored vodka instead. You will still get delicious results.

How to Serve Orange Slice Moonshine

Serve moonshine cold. Use chilled shot glasses or fill rocks glasses with crushed ice.

If you don’t want a strong drink, turn the moonshine into a cocktail by adding mixers. Put it in the blender with vanilla ice cream to create a creamsicle milkshake. Add it to iced tea with lemon for a true Southern treat.

If you’re having cocktails and appetizers, these sharp, sweet Candied Jalapeno Cream Cheese Crostini are a great match. These Potato Chip-Crusted Fried Oysters are another good choice.

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Orange Slice Moonshine

Give your summertime drinking a burst of freshness with this Orange Slice Moonshine. It's a potent way to celebrate the season's sunny flavors.

Course Drinks
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry your mason jars first
  2. Open your Orange slice packages and fill each jar with as much as you can fit in it
  3. Fill the jar with Everclear until it is 1 inch from the top
  4. Add 1 oz. of Orange Liquor into each mason jar
  5. Close and seal the lids
  6. Shake the jars vigorously for a minute
  7. Place the jars in a cool dark place for one week
  8. Shake them at least once or twice a day
  9. At the end of the week, strain the liquid and remove the candy remains
  10. Place the liquor back in the jars
  11. Keep stored in a refrigerator
  12. Keep for a maximum of 30 days
  13. ENJOY!!!!!

Orange Slice Moonshine

Homemade Buttermilk Pie Recipe

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You won’t believe how easy it is to make a dessert that tastes like rich custard but doesn’t require any fancy ingredients or techniques. Buttermilk Pie is incredibly easy to make, and it melts in your mouth with sweet, creamy goodness.

Buttermilk Pie

Enjoy the Tasty Tradition of Buttermilk Pie

Rich, creamy Buttermilk Pie is a staple of Southern cuisine, and this recipe pays respect to tradition. You might see variations of this pie, but if you want the authentic item, it’s right here.

Like Pecan Pie and Chess Pie, this a treat Southerners make and serve all year. You don’t have to wait for a specific holiday or a special occasion to indulge in this classic favorite.

Tips for Making Buttermilk Pie

  • You can make your own pie crust for this recipe. It’s also fine to use a frozen or refrigerated crust.
  • You can find buttermilk in the dairy section of most stores. Buttermilk adds rich flavor and tender flakiness to all kinds of recipes. If you can only find large containers, use it to make biscuits, pancakes, ranch dressing or fried chicken.
  • Real buttermilk gives the best flavor and texture. In a pinch, if you can’t find buttermilk or can’t get to a store, you can make a good substitute at home.
  • You won’t be messing with tradition if you make this a Bourbon Buttermilk Pie. Just add two or three tablespoons of bourbon to the batter.

What to Serve With Buttermilk Pie

This pie tastes amazing warm from the oven or cold from the fridge. Have it for brunch, lunch or dinner.

Keep it Southern with a refreshing Passion Fruit Iced Tea or a Cider-Bourbon Cocktail.

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Homemade Buttermilk Pie

Rich, creamy Buttermilk Pie is a staple of Southern cuisine, and this recipe pays respect to tradition.

Course Dessert
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour and sugar together.

  2. Add all other ingredients and blend together.

  3. Poke unbaked pie shell with a fork to prevent the crust from rising.

  4. Pour blended ingredients into the unbaked pie shell.

  5. Bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes.

  6. Top with cinnamon sugar. (optional)

Buttermilk Pie

 

Banana Tea May Be The Solution For A Good Night’s Sleep

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Are you ready to enjoy deep, restful sleep? Are you ready to wake up refreshed rather than groggy without the use of dangerous, addictive sleeping pills? If you are, you should brew a batch of banana tea.

Banana Tea

Brew Your Bananas

Banana tea is all the rage right now as a natural solution for insomnia.

This simple tea uses ingredients you probably have in your home right now. If you’ve had a history of insomnia, why not give it a try? Our simple recipe makes it easy to enjoy a sweet, soothing cup of banana tea.

How Does Banana Tea Work?

Bananas are high in the minerals potassium and magnesium. When your body is low in its levels of these key minerals, you’re likely to be nervous, anxious and unable to sleep well.

What’s the magic ingredient? It’s the banana peel.

On his blog, nutrition expert David Wolfe writes that, “Bananas are rich in potassium and magnesium, but what most people do not know is that the banana peel has even more potassium and magnesium than the banana itself, and it is often thrown away as trash. Not anymore! With this simple recipe, you can get the benefits of the potassium and magnesium in the banana peel.”

People Are Going Bananas for This Natural Sleep Aid

Potassium and magnesium aren’t the only secret ingredient in banana tea. According to HerbalTeasOnline, banana peels are high in the amino acid tryptophan, which is “a mood-boosting neurotransmitter which regulates the stress level and sleep pattern. A cup of banana or peel tea would have a refreshing effect on your mind, facilitating a good sleep.”

Banana Tea

Can Banana Tea Work for You?

Would you be willing to brew banana tea? If you’ve already tried it, let us know how it worked for you.

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Banana Tea

Are you ready to wake up refreshed without the use of dangerous, addictive sleeping pills? If so, you should try brewing a batch of banana tea.

Course Drinks
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Bring water to a boil.
  2. Rinse entire banana under running water.
  3. Slice off both ends, but leave the rest of the peel on the banana.
  4. Add banana to the boiling water.

  5. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes.

  6. Pour the banana water through a strainer.
  7. Add a pinch of cinnamon (or your favorite sweetener).
  8. Enjoy!

Banana Tea

 

Reindeer Chow (Muddy Buddies)

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Are you looking for a fun, festive appetizer that’s just right for the holidays? Whip up a batch of Reindeer Chow (Muddy Buddies). Everyone will be digging into this big, generous bowl of chocolate and salty goodness.

Reindeer Chow

Make It a Party With Reindeer Chow

Do you spend all your time carefully planning every detail of your holiday meal, only to realize at the last minute that you haven’t give five minutes’ thought to the appetizers?

Did you get a last-minute invitation to a holiday potluck and need to come up with something in a flash?

If you’ve been there, and I certainly have, you want a recipe like this that’s fast, easy to make and impressive-looking. It uses ordinary items you can find in any grocery store or even the late-night convenience store.

Reindeer Chow Helps You Make a Great Impression

This appetizer gets most of its flavor from the coated cereal pieces. The cereal stays wonderfully crunchy under the chocolate and peanut butter coating. The contrast with salty pretzels and chocolate M&Ms makes makes for a flavorful combination.

Tips for Making Reindeer Chow

  • Work slowly when you’re heating the chocolate and peanut butter. Overheating it in the microwave will turn it hard and chewy. Heat it in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until it’s just melted.
  • You can find holiday M&M flavors at most stores.

What to Serve With Reindeer Chow

Stay festive and fun with a batch of this Easy Holiday Punch that’s perfect for kids and adults. If you want something with a little kick, try a White Christmas Mojito.

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Reindeer Chow (Muddy Buddies)

If you're looking for a fun, festive appetizer that's just right for the holidays, whip up a batch of Reindeer Chow (Muddy Buddies).

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 11 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 15 people
Calories 215 kcal
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place the cereal in a large bowl.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter.

  3. Microwave the chocolate mixture for 30 second intervals, stirring each time.

  4. Continue until melted.
  5. Stir until smooth.
  6. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and use a spatula to gently toss the cereal in the chocolate until completely coated.

  7. Place the powdered sugar and cocoa powder inside a resealable gallon-sized plastic bag.

  8. Add the chocolate-coated cereal.

  9. Seal, then shake until cereal is coated in the powdered sugar mix.

  10. Pour the cereal out evenly on a sheet of parchment paper on a baking tray.
  11. Allow them to cool completely and until dry.
  12. In a large bowl combine the cereal, M&M's, and pretzel twists.
  13. Serve!

Reindeer Chow