Valentines Day Muddy Buddies
Celebrate love with these festive Valentines Day Muddy Buddies – a sweet, crunchy snack mix coated in chocolate and powdered sugar with a hint of red and pink colors perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Red and pink sanding sugar or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add Rice Chex cereal to chocolate mixture and gently stir until all pieces are coated.
- Pour coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag. Add powdered sugar and seal the bag.
- Shake vigorously until well coated.
- Spread Muddy Buddies on wax paper to cool and dry.
- Optional: Sprinkle red and pink sanding sugar on the snack mix while still slightly sticky for a festive touch.
Notes
For extra Valentine’s flair, add heart-shaped sprinkles or drizzle white chocolate tinted pink over the Muddy Buddies once cooled.
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