Description
Red, White, and Blue Muddy Buddies are a festive and crunchy treat perfect for celebrating patriotic holidays like the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. This fun snack combines Chex cereal coated in vibrant red, white, and blue candy melts, making it visually appealing while delivering a delightful sweet flavor that both kids and adults will enjoy. Quick to prepare in just 12 minutes, these colorful snacks can be customized with your favorite mix-ins or toppings. Whether served in individual bowls at a party or as a topping for ice cream, Red, White, and Blue Muddy Buddies are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Chex cereal (divided)
- 1 cup red candy melts
- 1 cup blue candy melts
- 1 cup white candy melts
- 1 cup powdered sugar (divided)
- 1 cup red, white, and blue M&Ms
Instructions
- Separate Chex cereal into three bowls (2 cups each).
- Melt red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl; coat one bowl of cereal and mix with 1/3 cup powdered sugar in a ziplock bag.
- Spread on a cookie sheet to cool.
- Repeat with blue and white candy melts.
- Mix all coated cereals together with M&Ms and additional toppings if desired.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg