Description
Indulge in the festive spirit this Special Occasion with a delightful twist on a classic favorite — Special Occasion Muddy Buddies! This no-bake treat combines crunchy Chex cereal with creamy white chocolate and peanut butter, creating an irresistible snack perfect for sharing. Enhanced with colorful Special Occasion candies, these muddy buddies not only satisfy your sweet cravings but also make a stunning centerpiece for any celebration. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that will be loved by kids and adults alike. Whether you package them as gifts or serve them at parties, these treats are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Rice or Corn Chex cereal
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup Special Occasion M&Ms
- 1 cup mini pretzel knots
- 2 tbsp heart-shaped sprinkles
- ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Heat in intervals of 30 seconds until melted and smooth; stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently fold until coated evenly.
- Transfer to a large zip-top bag, add powdered sugar, seal tightly, and shake until well coated.
- Spread on parchment paper and decorate with M&Ms, pretzels, sprinkles, and freeze-dried strawberries. Let set for about 20 minutes.
- Break apart clumps and store in airtight containers or gift bags.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg