Sweetheart Muddy Buddies

This festive and crunchy treat from Proud Sponsor General Mills combines Rice Chex, creamy peanut butter, and white chocolate for a sweet coating, then gets a colorful twist with powdered sugar, colorful candy-coated chocolates, and pink sprinkles. Perfect for parties, lunchbox surprises, or gifting in little bags.

Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies

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• Author: Meghan Donnelly
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 5 cups

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups Rice Chex Cereal
• 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup red, white, and pink candy-coated chocolate candies
• 2 tablespoons red or pink sprinkles

Instructions

1. Place Rice Chex in medium bowl. In small microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
2. Place 1/2 of the cereal mixture in 1-gallon food-storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil; cool about 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, stir candies and sprinkles into remaining cereal mixture. Spread on waxed paper or foil; cool about 15 minutes.
4. In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures. Store in airtight container.