Description

These Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies (also known as puppy chow) are a festive no-bake treat featuring Chex cereal coated in pink and red candy melts, dusted with powdered sugar, and finished with Valentine’s M&Ms. Perfect for parties, gifts, or easy holiday snacking!

Ingredients

Scale

7 cups Chex cereal (divided into two portions)
1 cup powdered sugar (divided)
1 cup pink candy melts
1 cup red candy melts
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup Valentine’s Day M&Ms
2–4 tablespoons Valentine’s Day sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Divide 7 cups of Chex cereal into two bowls (3.5 cups each). Line baking sheets with wax paper.
Melt 1 cup pink candy melts with 1 teaspoon oil in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Pour the melted pink coating over one bowl of cereal and gently fold to coat evenly.
Transfer pink-coated cereal into a ziplock bag, add 1/2 cup powdered sugar, seal, and shake for 20-30 seconds until coated. Spread on the baking sheet to set.
Repeat the process with red candy melts, oil, remaining cereal, and powdered sugar.
Let both batches set for 30 minutes to prevent sticking.
Combine both colors in a large bowl, then gently fold in M&Ms and sprinkles.
Serve immediately or package as gifts!

Notes

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage. Add nuts or pretzels for extra crunch if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes (setting time)
Category: Snack
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 200
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: valentines day, muddy buddies, no bake dessert, puppy chow, chex mix, party snack