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Valentine’s Day KIT KAT Muddy Buddies

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These Valentine’s Day KIT KAT Muddy Buddies are a fun, easy treat combining Rice Chex with chocolate and peanut butter. Perfect for gatherings or sweet surprises!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick, at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Red and White M&M's
  • 4 Hershey Kit Kat bars, broken into smaller pieces
  • 1/4 cup red sugar crystals

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add Rice Chex cereal and set aside.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter; microwave for 1 minute, stir, then microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  • Stir in vanilla extract to the melted mixture.
  • Pour the mixture over the Rice Chex and coat evenly.
  • Transfer to a Ziploc bag with powdered sugar, seal and shake until coated.
  • Spread the mixture on wax paper-lined baking sheet to cool.
  • Once cooled, mix in M&M's, red sugar crystals, and Kit Kat pieces.
  • Serve and enjoy your treat!

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Notes

Avoid overheating the chocolate mixture; stir to maintain smoothness.
Spray tools with cooking spray for easier handling during coating.
Cool completely before adding M&M’s to prevent melting.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg