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Red White and Blue Muddy Buddies

Red White and Blue Muddy Buddies for a Festive Treat

These Red White and Blue Muddy Buddies are the ultimate no-bake treat for festive gatherings, combining crunchiness and vibrant colors everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cereal Base
  • 6 cups Chex Cereal of your favorite flavor
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Red Candy Melts do not substitute with regular chocolate
  • 1 cup Blue Candy Melts for patriotic flair
  • 1 cup White Candy Melts
For the Coating & Sweetness
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar divided; granulated sugar is a possible alternative
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Red, White, and Blue M&Ms for decoration and extra sweetness

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • spatula
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Gallon ziplock bags
  • Cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Red White and Blue Muddy Buddies
  1. Begin by dividing the 6 cups of Chex cereal into three medium bowls, placing 2 cups in each.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, add the 1 cup of red candy melts. Heat at half power for 30 seconds, stirring between intervals until smooth.
  3. Pour the melted red candy over the first bowl of Chex cereal and stir gently to coat evenly.
  4. Transfer the coated red cereal to a gallon ziplock bag, add 1/3 cup of powdered sugar, seal, and shake until coated.
  5. Pour the sugary red cereal onto a lined cookie sheet and spread it into an even layer to cool.
  6. Repeat the process with the blue and white candy melts, shaking with powdered sugar each time.
  7. Combine all three colors of coated cereal in a large mixing bowl with 1 cup of M&Ms and toss gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days or refrigerate for a cooler treat.

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