Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies! This no-bake treat combines crunchy Chex cereal with a creamy blend of white chocolate and peanut butter, creating a sweet and salty sensation that’s perfect for sharing. Dressed up in vibrant pinks, reds, and whites, these muddy buddies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a batch that’s ideal for parties, gifts, or cozy nights in with loved ones. Customize them with your favorite candies and toppings for a personal touch that will make hearts melt!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Rice or Corn Chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup Valentine’s M&Ms
- 1 cup mini pretzel knots
- 2 tbsp heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently fold until coated.
- Transfer to a zip-top bag with powdered sugar; seal and shake until well-coated.
- Spread onto parchment paper, sprinkle with M&Ms, pretzels, sprinkles, and optional freeze-dried strawberries. Let set for about 20 minutes.
- Break apart any clumps and store in an airtight container or gift bags.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg