Description
A fun and festive no-bake snack combining crunchy Chex cereal with colorful candy melts, perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
- 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&Ms
- 1/2 tbsp Valentine’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Divide the Chex cereal into two separate bowls.
- Melt the pink candy melts with 1 tsp of oil in 30-second increments until fully melted.
- Pour the melted pink candy over one bowl of Chex mix, gently folding until coated. Microwave for 15 seconds if mixture hardens.
- Place the coated mixture in a ziplock bag, add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, and shake to coat. Pour onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet and set aside.
- Repeat the process with the red candy melts, oil, and remaining Chex cereal. Coat with powdered sugar and place on the wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Let the muddy buddies set for 30 minutes, then mix in the M&Ms and sprinkles.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
For best results, measure ingredients accurately and avoid burning the candy melts. You can add other mix-ins like nuts or pretzels for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American