Patriotic Muddy Buddies
Get ready to celebrate in style with our delightful Patriotic Muddy Buddies! This no-bake treat combines crunchy Chex cereal with colorful candy melts and creamy peanut butter, creating an eye-catching snack thats perfect for the 4th of July and other festive occasions. With vibrant red, white, and blue colors, these sweet bites are not only visually appealing but also irresistibly delicious thanks to the addition of M&M’s and a sprinkle of fun Pop Rocks. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a quiet night at home, this quick and easy recipe is sure to impress guests of all ages. Make your next gathering unforgettable with these festive treats!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
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
- Pop Rocks (optional)
Instructions
- Divide the Chex into three bowls.
- Melt each color of candy melts separately in a microwave-safe bowl with half a tablespoon of Paramount crystals until smooth.
- Pour each melted coating over the corresponding bowl of cereal and mix gently.
- Transfer each mixture into separate bags with powdered sugar and shake until coated.
- Combine all colored cereals in a large bowl, fold in M&M's, and add optional Pop Rocks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 35g
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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