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Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful treat combining Chex cereal and colorful candy melts, perfect for Valentine’s Day gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 7 cups Chex cereal (divided into two bowls)
  • 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
  • 24 tbsp Valentine’s Day sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Divide the Chex cereal into two separate bowls.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt pink candy melts with 1 tsp of vegetable oil, heating in 30-second intervals until melted.
  3. Pour melted pink candy melts over the first bowl of Chex cereal and gently fold until fully coated.
  4. If the candy melts seize, microwave for 15 seconds and stir.
  5. Place the coated mixture in a ziplock bag with ½ cup of powdered sugar and shake until coated.
  6. Spread the mixture onto a wax-paper-lined baking sheet and set aside.
  7. Repeat the process with red candy melts, oil, and remaining Chex cereal, coating with powdered sugar and placing on wax paper.
  8. Let both mixtures set for about 30 minutes.
  9. After setting, mix in M&M’s and sprinkles.
  10. Enjoy your delightful creation!

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Valentine's Day, Muddy Buddies, snack, party treat, festive food