Description
Indulge in the sweet joy of Muddy Buddies, a delightful twist on the classic puppy chow. This no-bake treat combines crunchy Chex cereal with creamy white chocolate and peanut butter, then coats it in powdered sugar and festive candies. Perfect for parties, gifts, or cozy nights at home, these vibrant snacks are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste. With an irresistible combination of flavors and textures, they are sure to be a hit at any celebration!
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 M&Ms
- 1 cup mini pretzel knots
- 2 tbsp heart-shaped sprinkles
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour melted mixture over cereal and fold gently with a spatula until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a zip-top bag, add powdered sugar, seal tightly, and shake until coated.
- Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; while still tacky, sprinkle with M&Ms, pretzels, heart sprinkles, and optional strawberries.
- Allow to set for about 20 minutes before breaking apart and storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg