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Patriotic Muddy Buddies

A vibrant and festive treat perfect for summer celebrations, combining Chex cereal, peanut butter, and colorful candy melts.

Ingredients

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  • 9 cups Corn or Rice Chex
  • 1 ¼ cups white candy melts (vanilla)
  • 1 ¼ cups red candy melts (vanilla)
  • 1 ¼ cups blue candy melts (vanilla)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon Paramount crystals
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Red, White, & Blue M&Ms
  • Pop Rocks (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Workspace: Lay out parchment paper on a baking sheet or counter space.
  2. Melt the Candy Melts: In separate bowls, microwave candy melts until smooth.
  3. Mix Peanut Butter: Combine peanut butter with melted white candy melts.
  4. Coat the Chex Cereal: Drizzle the peanut butter mixture over the Chex and fold it in.
  5. Add Powdered Sugar: Sprinkle in the powdered sugar and mix gently.
  6. Separate by Color: Divide the mix and coat with melted red and blue candy.
  7. Combine and Add M&Ms: Mix the colored Chex with M&Ms.
  8. Cool and Set: Spread on parchment to cool and harden.
  9. Serve and Enjoy!: Scoop into bowls or pack as treats.

Notes

Serve in festive bowls or mason jars and consider adding sprinkles for a fun touch.

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Keywords: Muddy Buddies, Patriotic Treats, Summer Snacks, Fourth of July, Easy Recipes