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4th of July Muddy Buddies

Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, North American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen
Assemble these 4th of July Muddy Buddies and serve them to your guests this Independence Day long weekend! Loaded with sugary treats, this snack mix will disappear quite quickly! Friends can help themselves to a tasty treat at your party, or scoop some into cellophane bags and tie them up with a festive ribbon as a take-home treat!
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Chex Cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups red candy melts
  • 1 1/2 cups white candy melts
  • 1 1/2 cups blue candy melts
  • 3 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups red, white, and blue M&M candy

Instructions

  • Measure each colour of your candy melts into separate microwave-safe bowls. Set aside.
  • Next, measure one cup of confectioner’s sugar into a large resealable food-safe bag. You will need three of these bags, using a total of three cups of confectioner’s sugar. Set those aside.
  • Working with one colour of candy melts at a time, microwave according to the package instructions. I like to microwave in 30-second intervals at half power or speed. This will melt them slowly and prevent them from seizing. Stir well between each interval until they are fully melted and smooth.
  • Once smooth, add 2 cups of the cereal to the bowl and mix with a spoon until fully coated.
  • Transfer this mixture to one of the bags with the confectioner’s sugar. Seal the bag and shake well to coat the cereal.
  • Empty the contents into a fine-mesh sieve and shake off the excess confectioner’s sugar.
  • Transfer the cereal to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread the cereal out so that the pieces are not touching. Allow the pieces to air dry for 2 hours.
  • Repeat the steps above using the two additional candy melt colours.
  • Once both colours have air dried for at least 2 hours, transfer them all to a large mixing bowl along with all of the remaining ingredients. Toss well to combine.
  • Store in a food-safe bag at room temperature for up to 7 days.

Notes

One serving is equal to 1/2 cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg