Description
A quick and easy dessert that’s kid-approved, perfect for busy families on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup pink candy melts
- 1 cup red candy melts
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup Valentine’s M&M’s
- 2–4 tablespoons Valentine’s Day sprinkles
- Wax paper or parchment
- 2 sturdy zip-top bags or reusable silicone bags
- Microwave-safe bowls
- A spatula
Instructions
- Prep your workspace and tools by lining a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment.
- Pour 7 cups of Chex into two bowls, about 3.5 cups each.
- Melt 1 cup of pink candy melts with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Coat the first bowl of Chex with the melted pink candy, folding gently with a spatula.
- Shake the coated cereal in a zip-top bag with 1/2 cup powdered sugar until coated.
- Spread the pink batch onto the prepared baking sheet to cool.
- Repeat steps 3-6 for the red candy melts and remaining Chex.
- Allow both colored batches to set for about 30 minutes.
- Combine the two colored batches in a large bowl, adding Valentine’s M&M’s and sprinkles.
- Store in an airtight container or serve immediately.
Notes
Use one baking sheet for both colors to reduce cleanup. Microwave chocolate in short bursts to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Muddy Buddies, Valentine’s Day, quick treats, kid-friendly snacks