Special Occasion Muddy Buddies
This special occasion Day, elevate your snack game with our delightful Special Occasion Muddy Buddies! This fun twist on the classic puppy chow combines crunchy Chex cereal coated in a rich blend of creamy white chocolate and peanut butter, then dressed up with colorful special occasion candies for a festive touch. Perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying during a cozy night in, these sweet and salty snacks are quick to make and irresistible to eat. Get ready to indulge in a treat that not only looks beautiful but also bursts with flavor in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
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 special occasion M&Ms
- 1 cup mini pretzel knots
- 2 tbsp heart-shaped sprinkles
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the Chex cereal and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter by microwaving in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a zip-top bag, add powdered sugar, seal tightly, and shake until fully coated.
- Spread onto parchment paper. While still tacky, sprinkle with M&Ms, pretzels, sprinkles, and optional strawberries.
- Let set for about 20 minutes before breaking apart.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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