Description
Red, White, and Blue Muddy Buddies are the perfect festive treat for any patriotic celebration. Bursting with vibrant colors and a delightful crunch, this easy-to-make snack is ideal for gatherings like the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day. With just a handful of ingredients and a quick preparation time, these candy-coated Chex mixes can be ready in under 15 minutes. Kids will love helping out in the kitchen, making it a fun family activity. Whether served in individual cups or as a colorful centerpiece on a platter, these Muddy Buddies are sure to impress guests of all ages. Enjoy this sweet and crunchy snack that captures the spirit of celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup red candy melts
- 1 cup blue candy melts
- 1 cup white candy melts
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup red, white, and blue M&Ms
Instructions
- Separate the Chex cereal into three bowls (2 cups each).
- Melt red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Pour melted red candy over one bowl of cereal and toss to coat.
- Shake powdered sugar with coated cereal in a ziplock bag.
- Spread on a cookie sheet to cool.
- Repeat steps 2-5 with blue and white candy melts.
- Combine all colored cereals in a large bowl and mix in M&Ms.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 40g
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg