Description
Celebrate with the delightful Patriotic Muddy Buddies, a vibrant snack that’s perfect for summer gatherings and holidays. Combining crunchy Chex cereal with creamy peanut butter and colorful candy melts, this fun treat is not only a visual showstopper but also a crowd-pleaser. Ideal for the Fourth of July, birthdays, or picnics, these sweet snacks are easy to make and customizable to suit your taste. Whether you enjoy them at home or share them at a party, these Patriotic Muddy Buddies will surely be a hit among kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Corn or Rice Chex
- 1 & 1/4 cups white candy melts (vanilla)
- 1 & 1/4 cups red candy melts (vanilla)
- 1 & 1/4 cups blue candy melts (vanilla)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup red, white & blue M&M's
Instructions
- Divide the Corn Chex into three bowls equally.
- Melt each color of candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls for about 30 seconds, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in the creamy peanut butter with each melted candy bowl until well combined.
- Coat each bowl of Chex with its corresponding melted mixture, stirring gently.
- Add powdered sugar to a large bag or bowl and toss each colored mixture until coated evenly.
- Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and top with M&M's.
- Let cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg