Can I make Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies ahead of time?

Yes! Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies are perfect for prepping ahead. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For even longer freshness, refrigerate them for up to 2 weeks or freeze them for up to 3 months.

What if I don’t have candy melts?

No problem! You can use white chocolate chips instead and add a drop or two of red or pink food coloring. Just make sure to melt the chocolate slowly and stir well to prevent it from seizing.

Are these muddy buddies gluten-free?

They can be! Simply use gluten-free Chex cereal (like rice or corn Chex) and double-check that your candy melts, powdered sugar, and M&M’s are certified gluten-free before starting.

How do I avoid soggy or overly sticky muddy buddies?

Make sure the cereal is fully coated but not oversaturated with candy melts, and don’t skip the powdered sugar coating. Let the muddy buddies cool completely before storing to maintain their crisp texture.

Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies – Best No-Bake Snack

Description

These Valentine’s Day Muddy Buddies are a festive, no-bake treat made with Chex cereal, colorful candy melts, and sweet holiday-themed mix-ins. Perfect for gifting, parties, or snacking, this crunchy and sweet recipe is easy to make and full of pink, red, and chocolatey goodness.

Ingredients

Scale

7 cups Chex cereal, divided
1 cup powdered sugar, divided
1 cup pink candy melts
1 cup red candy melts
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup Valentine’s Day M&M’s
2–4 tablespoons Valentine’s Day sprinkles

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Instructions

Divide the 7 cups of Chex cereal into two separate bowls.
Melt 1 cup pink candy melts with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second increments, stirring between each until smooth.
Pour the melted pink candy mixture over the first bowl of Chex cereal. Gently fold until all cereal is coated.
Place the pink-coated cereal into a large zip-top bag. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar, seal, and shake to coat.
Spread the coated cereal on a wax paper-lined baking sheet to cool and set.
Repeat steps 2–5 using the red candy melts, 1 teaspoon oil, remaining Chex cereal, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
Let both pink and red batches set for about 30 minutes.
Combine both batches in a large bowl, then mix in 1 cup Valentine’s Day M&M’s and 2–4 tablespoons of sprinkles.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Use neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil to avoid affecting the candy melt flavor.
To avoid sogginess, ensure cereal is well-coated and cooled before storage.
Let kids help with shaking the bag – it’s a fun and safe way to involve them.
You can drizzle extra melted chocolate over the top for added flair and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 280
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg