Description
Patriotic Muddy Buddies are a delightful, colorful snack perfect for any festive occasion, especially the 4th of July. This easy-to-make treat combines the crunchiness of Chex cereal with creamy peanut butter and vibrant candy melts in red, white, and blue. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, attending a picnic, or simply enjoying a family movie night, these snacks are sure to impress guests of all ages. Their sweet and salty flavor profile makes them an irresistible addition to any dessert table, while their customizable nature allows you to get creative with toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Corn or Rice Chex
- 1 & 1/4 cups white candy melts
- 1 & 1/4 cups red candy melts
- 1 & 1/4 cups blue candy melts
- 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.
- Melt each color of candy melts separately in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Pour melted coatings over each bowl of Chex and stir gently until fully coated.
- Coat each colored Chex mix in powdered sugar until evenly covered.
- Mix all colors together in a large bowl and add M&M's.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Melting and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg