Description
Celebrate love with these delightful Muddy Buddies, combining crunchy Chex cereal with sweet pink and red candy melts for a festive twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups Chex cereal (divided)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (divided)
- 1 cup pink candy melts
- 1 cup red candy melts
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup Valentine’s Day M&M’s
- 2–4 tbsp Valentine’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Divide the Chex cereal into two bowls.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the pink candy melts and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Melt in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted pink candy over one bowl of Chex, folding until coated.
- If the candy hardens, reheat for 15 seconds and stir.
- Transfer to a ziplock bag, add ½ cup powdered sugar, seal, and shake until coated.
- Spread the mixture on a wax paper-lined baking sheet to cool.
- Repeat the melting and coating process for the red candy and remaining Chex. Use the remaining powdered sugar.
- Allow both mixtures to set for 30 minutes, then mix in M&M’s and sprinkles.
- Enjoy your Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies or package for sharing!
Notes
Serve in decorative bowls or bags tied with ribbons for gifting. Perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Muddy Buddies, Valentine's Day, snacks, treats, quick recipes