Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies
Festive no-bake Valentine’s Day muddy buddies featuring colorful candy melts, Chex cereal, and sprinkles. Easy to prepare and perfect as delightful homemade gifts or snacks.
Equipment
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 Ziplock bag
Ingredients
- 7 cups Chex cereal divided
- 1 cup powdered sugar divided
- 1 cup pink candy melts
- 1 cup red candy melts
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup Valentine's Day M&M's
- 2 to 4 tablespoons Valentine's Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Divide the Chex cereal into two separate bowls.
- Melt the pink candy melts with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in 30-second increments in the microwave until fully melted.
- Pour the melted pink candy mixture over one bowl of Chex cereal and gently fold to coat.
- Place the coated cereal in a ziplock bag, add 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and shake to coat evenly.
- Pour the coated cereal onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet and set aside.
- Repeat the melting, coating, and powdered sugar process with the red candy melts, remaining vegetable oil, Chex cereal, and powdered sugar.
- Place the red coated cereal onto the same baking sheet lined with wax paper.
- Allow both coated mixtures to set for 30 minutes.
- Mix in the Valentine's Day M&M's and sprinkles.
- Enjoy your festive Valentine’s Day muddy buddies!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Refrigerate to keep fresh for up to 2 weeks.
- If candy melts harden, briefly microwave and stir to recoat.