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