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Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies

A festive snack combining crispy Chex cereal with colorful candy melts, perfect for sharing on Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 7 cups Chex cereal (divided)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (divided)
  • 1 cup pink candy melts
  • 1 cup red candy melts
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil to be divided between candy melts
  • 1 cup Valentine’s Day M&M’s
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons Valentine’s Day sprinkles

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by dividing the Chex cereal into two separate bowls.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the pink candy melts with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely smooth.
  3. Drizzle the melted pink mixture over one bowl of Chex cereal. Gently fold until all the cereal is coated. If the candy melts begin to harden, return to the microwave for an additional 15 seconds, then stir to re-coat.
  4. Transfer the coated cereal into a ziplock bag. Add ½ cup of powdered sugar and shake gently until all pieces are coated. Spread on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and set aside.
  5. Repeat the melting and coating process with the red candy melts and the second bowl of Chex cereal.
  6. Once all the cereal is coated and set, allow it to cool for 30 minutes before mixing in the M&M’s and sprinkles.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week. For variations, you can use different cereal or candy melts. Consider adding a pinch of sea salt for a sweet and salty taste!