Description
A festive treat perfect for celebrations, combining rice cereal with white chocolate, peanut butter, and colorful candy melts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rice cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup red candy melts
- 1/2 cup blue candy melts
- 1/2 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, measure out the rice cereal and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted mixture over the rice cereal and gently stir until all the cereal is evenly coated.
- In a large zip-top bag, add the powdered sugar. Pour the coated cereal into the bag, seal it, and shake until the cereal is well coated with the powdered sugar.
- Spread the muddy buddies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
- In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the red and blue candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted red and blue candy over the cooled muddy buddies. Sprinkle with red, white, and blue sprinkles while the candy is still wet.
- Allow the muddy buddies to set for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute the peanut butter with sun butter or omit it entirely.
- Add in mini marshmallows or M&M’s for extra texture and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg