Description
A festive and delicious treat perfect for celebrations, combining Rice Chex cereal with white chocolate, peanut butter, and colorful candy melts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup red candy melts
- 1/2 cup blue candy melts
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, measure out the Rice Chex cereal and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and gently stir until all the cereal is evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Add this mixture to the coated cereal and stir until well combined.
- Spread the muddy buddies onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
- In two separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the red and blue candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted red and blue candy over the muddy buddies, then sprinkle with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
- Allow the muddy buddies to set for about 30 minutes at room temperature or until the candy coating hardens.
- Once set, break into pieces and serve.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute the creamy peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Add mini marshmallows or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg