Description

Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies is the kind of sweet snack that disappears fast once I set out a bowl. It is crunchy, creamy, colorful, and perfect for party tables, movie nights, gift bags, and easy dessert ideas when I want something festive without turning on the oven for long. With crisp cereal, white chocolate, powdered sugar, and cheerful Valentine candies, this easy recipe brings together fun snack mix flavor with quick dessert convenience. It is one of my favorite food ideas for holidays, special occasions, and make-ahead treats.

Ingredients

9 cups Rice Chex cereal

12 ounces white chocolate chips

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 drops pink gel food coloring

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 cup Valentine’s M&M’s

1/2 cup Valentine sprinkles

Instructions

1. Add the Rice Chex cereal to a very large mixing bowl and set it aside.

2. Place the white chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each one, until smooth.

3. Stir the vanilla extract and pink gel food coloring into the melted chocolate mixture until evenly combined.

4. Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently fold until the cereal is coated.

5. Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or container with a lid.

6. Add the powdered sugar, seal, and shake until all the cereal pieces are fully coated.

7. Spread the muddy buddies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray and let it cool completely.

8. Once cooled, stir in the Valentine’s M&M’s and sprinkles.

9. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Use gel food coloring instead of liquid food coloring so the melted chocolate stays smooth and does not seize.

Let the coated cereal cool completely before adding the candies and sprinkles so the colors stay bright and the mix stays crisp.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 248
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 121mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 8mg

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