Valentine muddy buddies make the perfect edible gift for that special someone. They’re full of crunchy white chocolate peanut butter coated cereal, powdered sugar, and pink and red candies.
Why this recipe works
Muddy buddies, also known as puppy chow, have long been one of my favorite sweet snacks. Every morsel is coated in chocolate and peanut butter and tossed in powdered sugar, but the best part about this is that you can add in whatever your heart desires!
For these Valentine muddy buddies, we chose to use white chocolate as well as pink (white) chocolate for a fun and festive flair with the addition of red and pink M&M candies. They’d also be cute with a splash of heart-shaped sprinkles!
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
CHOCOLATE – You will need both white and pink candy melts. Feel free to use red instead of pink if desired. You can also use 1 cup of white chocolate chips or baking chocolate. If using white chocolate chips or baking chocolate, simply add a few drops of pink food color to one half of the chocolate mixture (following the instructions below).
How to Make Valentine Muddy Buddies
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- Into 2 large mixing bowls, add 4 1/2 cups of rice Chex cereal to each and set aside.
- In 2 medium saucepans (or work in batches), over low heat, divide between the two the unsalted butter, peanut butter, and candy melts. One saucepan should have the white candy melts and the other should have the pink. This means each saucepan should have 2 Tbsp butter, 1/4 cup peanut butter, and 1/2 cup of either white or pink candy melts. Stir with a spoon until smooth, melted and combined.
- Remove the saucepans from heat and stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to both.
- Pour each mixture over their individual batches of Chex cereal and gently stir with a rubber spatula until completely coated.
- To each bowl of chocolate coated cereal, add 1 cup confectioners sugar and mix gently until coated.
EXPERT TIP – You can also add the chocolate coated cereal to a large ziptop bag along with the confectioners sugar and shake it vigorously to combine.
- At this point, you can combine the two batches into one and add 2 cups of red, pink, or white Valentine M&M’s. Serve, package as edible gifts and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Yes, you can use milk or semi-sweet chocolate as you would in a regular muddy buddy recipe, but you will not be able to mix in pink/red food color for contrast. The pink and red M&M’s will help add color though!
You will want to store muddy buddies in an air-tight container or in a sealed ziptop bag kept at room temperature. They will be good for up to 4 days, if they last that long! You may also store them in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
Serving Suggestions
Package up your Valentine muddy buddies into adorable cellophane Valentine treat bags for gift-giving or add them to a large mason jar tied with a bow and a sweet note. These are great for not only Valentine’s Day, but Galentine’s Day, and for enjoying all on your own!
More Valentine Recipes
- Conversation Heart Cookies
- Valentine Cherry Hand Pies
- Conversation Heart Brownies
- Valentine’s Day Heart Cupcakes
- Chocolate Covered Fruit Truffles
- Valentine Play Dough Cookie Pops
- Valentine Muddy Buddies
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Valentine Muddy Buddies
IMPORTANT – There are often Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!
Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal divided
- ½ cup white candy melts
- ½ cup pink candy melts
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter divided
- ¼ cup unsalted butter divided
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract divided
- 2 cups confectioners sugar divided
- 1 cup M&M candies in red, pink, or white colors
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- You may also use 1 cup of white chocolate chips in place of the candy melts. If doing so, simply follow the instructions – but add in a few drops of pink food coloring to one of the batches while in the saucepan.
- Store in an air-tight container or sealed ziptop bag at room temperature for 4 days or in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
Instructions
- Into 2 large mixing bowls, add 4 1/2 cups of rice Chex cereal to each and set aside.
- In 2 medium saucepans (or work in batches), over low heat, divide between the two the unsalted butter, peanut butter, and candy melts. One saucepan should have the white candy melts and the other should have the pink. *This means each saucepan should have 2 Tbsp butter, 1/4 cup peanut butter, and 1/2 cup of either white or pink candy melts. Stir with a spoon until smooth, melted, and combined.
- Remove the saucepans from heat and stir in the vanilla extract (1/2 tsp to each mixture).
- Pour each mixture over their individual batches of Chex cereal and gently stir with a rubber spatula until completely coated.
- To each bowl of chocolate coated cereal, add 1 cup confectioners sugar and mix gently until coated. TIP: You can also add the chocolate coated cereal to a large ziptop bag along with the confectioners sugar and shake it vigorously to combine.
- At this point, you can combine the two batches into one and add 2 cups of red, pink, or white Valentine M&M’s. Serve, package as edible gifts and enjoy!
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