Description
A quick and colorful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day, combining Chex cereal with candy melts, powdered sugar, M&M’s, and sprinkles for a festive crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups Chex cereal, divided
- 1 cup powdered sugar, divided
- 1 cup pink candy melts
- 1 cup red candy melts
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup Valentine’s Day M&M’s
- 2–4 tbsp Valentine’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Divide the Chex cereal into two large bowls.
- Melt the pink candy melts with 1 tsp of vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts.
- Pour the melted pink candy over one bowl of Chex and fold until coated. Transfer to a zip-top bag with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and shake until coated.
- Spread the coated cereal on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Repeat steps 2–4 with the red candy melts and remaining Chex cereal.
- Let both colors set for about 30 minutes.
- Once set, mix both colors together and fold in M&M’s and sprinkles. Serve immediately or store as directed.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Valentines Day Muddy Buddies