Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)
Whether you call them Muddy Buddies or Puppy Chow, one thing's for sure — you won't be able to stop eating them! With crunchy cereal, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate, it's the ultimate snack combination. To make this classic treat even more festive, I've added a fun Valentine's Day twist using pink and red candy melts. It's colorful, delicious, and perfect for sharing with your sweethearts!
PREP TIME
45 minutes
COOK TIME
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INGREDIENTS
7
Serves: 12
Ingredients
- 6 cups6 cups6 cups Rice Chex
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Organic Creamy Peanut Butter - Georgia Grinders
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Pink Candy Melts
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Red Candy Melts
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup M&M's, Milk Chocolate (Plain), I used the Cupid's Blend, optional
Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Split the Chex mix evenly between two bowls.
- In the microwave, melt ¼ cup peanut butter, 1 tablespoon butter, and pink candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Repeat the same process with the red candy melts.
- Pour the pink mixture over one bowl of Chex and the red mixture over the other. Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until the cereal is fully coated.
- Add ½ cup of powdered sugar to a large Ziploc bag, then toss in the pink Chex mixture until evenly coated. Repeat with the red Chex mix.
- Spread both colors on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them set for about 30 minutes.
- Once hardened, combine the pink and red mixes in a large bowl. For an extra festive touch, toss in a cup of pink and red M&Ms!
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Coconut Free Desserts Egg Free Gluten Free Nightshade Free Other Pescetarian Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 663 |
| Fat: | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 129 g |
| Protein: | 13 g |
| Cholesterol: | 8 g |
| Sodium: | 1005 mg |
| Fiber: | 6 g |
| Sugars: | 34 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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need this IMMEDIATELY. so cute!!