Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these St. Patrick’s Day Muddy Buddies! This easy-to-make treat combines crispy Rice Chex cereal with a luscious chocolate and peanut butter coating, all dusted with powdered sugar and a splash of green. Perfect for parties or cozy family gatherings, this snack is sure to bring smiles and a touch of luck to your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Stir in green food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
- Pour melted mixture over Rice Chex cereal in a large bowl, gently folding until evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal into a resealable bag filled with powdered sugar; shake until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture onto parchment paper to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For added texture, consider incorporating pretzels or nuts into the mix.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider incorporating pretzels or nuts into the mix. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.