Easter Muddy Buddies are a sweet and salty dessert snack with cereal coated in white chocolate and peanut butter, customized with your favorite Easter-themed candies. Try this delicious snack at your next Easter or Springtime gathering!
1cupwhite chocolate chip morselsyou can substitute the same amount semi sweet, dark or milk chocolate chip morsels, if you prefer
1/2cupsmooth peanut butter
1/4cupunsalted butter
1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
2cupsconfectioner's sugar
2cupspeanut M&Ms or Easter-themed candy of your choice
optional customizations: you can add popcorn or pretzels as well
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add 9 cups rice Chex cereal, set aside
In a medium saucepan, over low heat, melt the unsalted butter, peanut butter, and white chocolate chip morsels. Stir with a spoon until smooth, melted and combined.
Remove from heat and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour over the rice Chex cereal, using a baking spatula to get all the chocolate mixture out of the saucepan.
Mix the cereal until completely coated.
Add the 2 cups confectioner's sugar and mix gently until coated.
Add 2 cups peanut M&Ms and optional ingredients to customize. Serve, package as edible gifts and enjoy!