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Red, White, and Blue Muddy Buddies: A Festive Treat!

A festive treat perfect for celebrations, combining rice cereal with white chocolate, peanut butter, and colorful candy melts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, measure out the rice cereal and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour the melted mixture over the rice cereal and gently stir until all the cereal is evenly coated.
  4. 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.
  5. Spread the muddy buddies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
  6. In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the red and blue candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  7. 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.
  8. Allow the muddy buddies to set for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

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.

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