4th of July Muddy Buddies

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This colorful Chex cereal muddy buddies is amazing to serve for picnics and cookouts during patriotic holidays and summer get togethers!

Prep Time15

Cook Time4

Set Time10

Total Time29

Servings:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Place 2 cups of the Chex in a medium mixing bowl. Place the red candy melts in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stopping every 30 seconds to stir. Once the candy melts are completely melted, drizzle them over the top of the Chex cereal and gently mix until the cereal is fully coated.
4 cups Rice Chex cereal, divided, 1 cup red candy melts
Sprinkle ¼ cup powdered sugar over the coated cereal while it’s still wet, gently toss the cereal a bit, then add another ¼ cup powdered sugar and toss again until the cereal is well-coated.
1 cup powdered sugar, divided
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the blue candy melts.
1 cup blue candy melts
Place the muddy buddies on the prepared baking sheet and roughly spread them out to set (this doesn’t have to be flat or perfect). Allow the muddy buddies to set on the pan for 10 minutes.
Place the muddy buddies in a serving bowl and toss in the M&Ms.
⅔ cup patriotic M&Ms

Stir the candy melts every 30 seconds while microwaving to help them melt smoothly without scorching.
Work quickly when coating the cereal so the powdered sugar sticks well before the candy coating sets.
Rubber gloves or silicone spatulas make tossing much less messy.
Spread the muddy buddies out on the baking sheet so they cool and set faster without clumping together too much.
Let the coated cereal cool completely before adding the M&Ms to help prevent melting.

You can swap the patriotic M&Ms for color-coordinated sprinkles.
Add mini pretzels or peanuts for extra crunch and salty contrast.
Make this recipe for other holidays simply by changing the candy colors and mix-ins.