Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies
Indulge in the sweetness of Valentine’s Day with these delightful Muddy Buddies! This no-bake treat combines crunchy Chex cereal with a creamy coating of white chocolate and peanut butter, topped with colorful Valentine’s candies for a festive flair. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a sweet snack, this easy-to-make recipe will impress anyone with a sweet tooth. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, hosting a party, or just treating yourself, these customizable Muddy Buddies are sure to be a hit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 9 cups Rice or Corn Chex cereal
- 1.5 cups white chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup Valentine’s M&Ms
- 1 cup mini pretzel knots
- 2 tbsp heart-shaped sprinkles
- 0.25 cup freeze-dried strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently fold to coat evenly.
- Transfer to a zip-top bag, add powdered sugar, seal tightly, and shake until coated.
- Spread onto parchment-lined baking sheets and sprinkle with M&Ms, pretzels, sprinkles, and freeze-dried strawberries if desired.
- Allow to set for at least 20 minutes before breaking apart and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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