Description
A quick and fun snack mix made with Chex cereal, candy melts, powdered sugar, and festive M&M’s and sprinkles. No baking required!
Ingredients
For the snack mix
- 7 cups Chex cereal (Divided into two batches)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (Divided for coating)
- 1 cup pink candy melts
- 1 cup red candy melts
- 2 tsp vegetable oil (To thin candy melts)
- 1 cup M&M’s (Valentine’s Day themed)
- 2–4 tbsp valentine’s day sprinkles (Use according to preference)
Instructions
Preparation
- Divide the Chex cereal into two separate bowls.
- Melt the pink candy melt with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in the microwave in 30-second increments until fully melted.
- Pour the melted pink candy over one batch of Chex cereal and gently fold until it is coated. If the candy melts seize, microwave everything for 15 seconds and stir to coat again.
- Place the coated cereal in a ziplock bag, add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, and shake to coat. Pour the mixture onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet and set aside.
- Repeat the process with the red candy melts and the remaining Chex cereal. Coat with the 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and place on the wax paper-lined baking sheet.
Finishing Touch
- Let the muddy buddies set for 30 minutes, then mix in the M&M’s and sprinkles.
Notes
For best texture, avoid overmixing the candy into the cereal. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. If it loses crispness, reheat in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American