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Lover Muddy Buddies Recipe

These Lover Muddy Buddies are easy to make, and the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: muddy buddies, valentine treats, Valentine's Day
Servings: 15
Calories: 378kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup margarine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup Peanut Butter M&M's (seasonal Valentine colors)
  • 1 cup JuJu hearts
  • 1 cup strawberry wafer cookies (broken into pieces)

Instructions

  • Pour cereal into large bowl; set aside.
  • In 1-quart, microwave-safe bowl combine white chocolate chips, peanut butter and margarine.
  • Microwave at 100-percent power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth, stirring after 1 minute. Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour white chocolate sauce slowly over cereal, stirring to coat evenly.
  • Pour cereal into large Ziploc bag.
  • Add powdered sugar and secure; shake to coat well.
  • Pour back into bowl and gently fold in the M&M's, Ju Ju hearts, and wafer cookie pieces.
  • Spread on waxed paper to cool.

Notes

If you're looking for an alternative to Rice Chex try:
  • Cheerios (Any flavor would be yummy)
  • Cocoa Pebbles or Reese’s Puffs (if looking for a more chocolate/peanut butter taste)
  • Golden Grahams
  • Frosted Flakes
  • Life Cereal

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 439IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 6mg