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St. Patrick’s Day Muddy Buddies

Delicious St. Patrick’s Day Muddy Buddies for Festive Fun

Enjoy festive St. Patrick’s Day Muddy Buddies made with Chex cereal, chocolate, and colorful marshmallows for a delightful no-bake treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups Chex cereal rice, corn, or wheat varieties work well
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips can use candy melts for vibrancy
  • 1 cup peanut butter smooth peanut butter preferred
  • 1/2 cup butter both salted and unsalted are fine
For the Sweet Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar no direct substitutes recommended
  • 1 cup green candy-coated chocolate candies substitute with any green candy
For the Fun Topper
  • 2 cups Lucky Charms marshmallows can buy separately or pick out from cereal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • spatula
  • zip-top bags
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep Cereal: Begin by placing the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set it aside.
  2. Melt Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Heat in 30-second increments until melted and glossy.
  3. Coat Cereal: Pour the melted mixture over the Chex cereal and stir until fully coated.
  4. Powdered Sugar Coating: Divide the mixture into zip-top bags, add powdered sugar to one, seal, and shake well.
  5. Coloring: Mix in green food coloring with the second half of the mixture and let cool on a baking sheet.
  6. Combine: Once cooled, mix both cereals and add Lucky Charms and green candies.
  7. Store: Transfer into an airtight container for storage at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy these treats fresh, they can be stored for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.

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