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Patriotic Muddy Buddies

A festive and delightful snack combining Chex cereal with colorful candy melts, perfect for any celebration or summer gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cereal Base
  • 9 cups Corn or Rice Chex Gluten-free cereal base.
Candy Coatings
  • 1.25 cups White Candy Melts Vanilla flavor for coating.
  • 1.25 cups Red Candy Melts Vanilla flavor for red color.
  • 1.25 cups Blue Candy Melts Vanilla flavor for blue color.
Nutritious Additions
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Adds richness and protein.
  • 1 tablespoon Paramount Crystals Helps achieve smooth melting consistency.
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar For sweetness and coating.
  • 1 cup Red, White, & Blue M&Ms For topping and added crunch.
  • to taste Pop Rocks Optional for fun texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Divide the 9 cups of Corn or Rice Chex into three separate bowls evenly.
  2. In one bowl, melt the white candy melts and Paramount crystals together until smooth, pour over one bowl of Chex cereal, stir gently to coat.
  3. Sprinkle in one cup of powdered sugar and mix until fully coated.
  4. Repeat the melting process with red candy melts for the second bowl of Chex, adding another cup of powdered sugar after coating.
  5. Melt the blue candy melts for the third bowl, coat, and finish with the last cup of powdered sugar.
Assembly
  1. Line a large baking sheet with wax paper.
  2. Layer the white muddy buddies, followed by red, and then blue muddy buddies.
  3. Sprinkle the red, white, and blue M&Ms and optionally add Pop Rocks on top.

Notes

For a healthier option, consider using dark chocolate melts. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.