Description
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this sweet and crunchy Muddy Buddies recipe, featuring white chocolate, peanut butter, and festive pink, red, and white M&M’s. This no-bake treat is coated in powdered sugar and perfect for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar (plus more if needed)
Mix-ins and Toppings
- 1½ cups Valentine’s M&M’s (pink, red, white)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- ½ cup heart-shaped sprinkles or red sanding sugar for extra flair
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: In a large bowl, place the Chex cereal and set aside to be coated later.
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth. Then, stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the warm chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Gently fold the mixture to evenly coat all the cereal pieces without breaking them.
- Add the Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or sealed container. Add the powdered sugar, seal it, and shake vigorously until every piece is fully coated in sugar.
- Cool the Mixture: Spread the sugar-coated mixture out on parchment paper and allow it to cool completely, so it sets properly.
- Add Mix-ins and Toppings: Once cooled, gently mix in the Valentine’s M&M’s, mini marshmallows if using, and sprinkle with heart-shaped sprinkles or red sanding sugar to add festive flair and texture.
Notes
- Use a gentle folding motion when coating the cereal to prevent breaking the pieces.
- Adjust the powdered sugar quantity if you prefer a lighter or heavier coating.
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts or pretzels along with the marshmallows and M&M’s.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
- This recipe is easy to customize with other candy colors or types for different occasions.
