Description
These Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies are the ultimate quick and festive treat — sweet, colorful, and ready in under an hour! This no-bake recipe transforms Chex cereal into a crunchy, candy-coated delight perfect for sharing love and sweetness on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups Chex cereal, divided
- 1 cup powdered sugar, divided
- 1 cup pink candy melts
- 1 cup red candy melts
- 2 tsp vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- 1 cup Valentine’s Day M&M’s
- ½ tbsp Valentine’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Divide Chex cereal into two bowls (3.5 cups each) for even coating.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup pink candy melts with 1 tsp oil in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth. Pour over one bowl of cereal and fold gently to coat.
- Transfer coated cereal to a zip-top bag, add ½ cup powdered sugar, seal, and shake until evenly coated. Spread on wax paper to set.
- Repeat with red candy melts, remaining oil, and cereal. Melt, coat, sugar-shake, and spread to cool.
- After both batches have set (about 30 minutes), combine in a large bowl. Add M&M’s and sprinkles, mixing gently.
- Serve in heart-shaped bowls or package as festive gifts.
Notes
Avoid overheating candy melts — stir frequently for a smooth texture. For a vegan version, use dairy-free candy melts and chocolate gems. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Valentine’s Day treats, muddy buddies, Chex mix dessert, no bake snacks