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Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies

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  • Author: grace
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful blend of crunchy cereal coated with melted candies, M&M’s, and sprinkles, perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day.


Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 24 tbsp Valentine’s Day sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Divide the Chex cereal into two bowls.
  2. Melt the pink candy melts with 1 tsp vegetable oil in the microwave, heating in 30-second increments until smooth.
  3. Pour the melted pink candy over one bowl of Chex cereal and fold until coated.
  4. Transfer candy-coated Chex to a ziplock bag, add ½ cup powdered sugar, and shake until well-coated. Spread onto wax paper-lined baking sheet to cool.
  5. Repeat the process with the red candy melts and the second portion of Chex cereal.
  6. Mix both cooled batches in a large bowl, adding M&M’s and sprinkles.
  7. Enjoy the treats or package them as gifts!

Notes

Muddy Buddies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg