Red, White, and Blue Muddy Buddies are a fun and festive snack. This no-bake treat is quick and easy to make. It is great for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and cookouts. Everyone loves the sweet crunch in every bite.
Check out my recipe for Muddy Buddy Peanut Butter Cookies – so good!
Muddy Buddies are often called puppy chow because they look a little like dog food kibble. The powdered sugar coating gives the snack its classic look. It may have a funny nickname, but this treat is definitely made for people and tastes delicious.
You can make this sweet treat with crunchy cereal, chocolate, M&M’s, and powdered sugar. Red, white, and blue M&M’s make it perfect for patriotic holidays and summer parties.
Step-By-Step Instructions (Full Printable Recipe Card Down Below!)
Microwave red candy melts on high for 2 minutes. Drizzle melted candy melts over the Chex cereal. Stir gently.
Sprinkle powdered sugar over the chocolate-coated cereal while it’s still wet. Wearing rubber gloves, gently toss the cereal, then add another ¼ cup of powdered sugar and toss again until they’re nicely coated.
Repeat steps 2-6 for the blue candy melts.
Place the muddy buddies on one side of the prepared baking sheet and roughly spread them to dry (this doesn’t have to be flat or perfect).
Allow the muddy buddies to rest on the pan for 10 minutes. Place the muddy buddies in a serving bowl and toss in the M&M’s.
Helpful Tips:
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week. Do not freeze or refrigerate them, as moisture will ruin them.
- If you would like to skip the rubber gloves, you can mix it all in a large ziplock bag, but I found this method more cumbersome.
- If using the rubber gloves, dusting them with a bit of powdered sugar before diving in will make it much easier.
If you’re looking for even more delicious Patriotic foods, try my Red, White & Blue Fudge. Red, White & Blue Trifle and Red, White & Blue Cobbler are also great additions to a summer party.
Red White and Blue Muddy Buddies
Red, White, and Blue Muddy Buddies are a sweet and crunchy no-bake snack. This festive puppy chow recipe is perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and summer parties.
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Rice Chex Cereal, divided
- 1 Cup Red Candy Melts
- 1 Cup Blue Candy Melts
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar, divided
- ⅔ Cup Patriotic M&M’s
Items Needed:
- 9x13 Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Rubber Gloves
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place 2 cups of the Chex in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, place the red candy melts. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds to prevent burning.
- Once the candy melts are smooth and lump-free when stirred, drizzle them over the Chex cereal and gently mix until the cereal is fully coated. Be patient, or you’ll break all your cereal.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup powdered sugar over the chocolate-coated cereal while it’s still wet, and using rubber gloves, gently toss the cereal before adding another ¼ cup powdered sugar and tossing again so they’re nice and coated.
- Place the muddy buddies on one side of the prepared baking sheet and roughly spread them to dry (this doesn’t have to be flat or perfect).
- Repeat steps 2-6 for the blue candy melts.
- Allow the muddy buddies to rest on the pan for 10 minutes.
- Place the muddy buddies in a serving bowl and toss in the M&M’s. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week. Do not freeze or refrigerate them, as moisture will ruin them.
- If you would like to skip the rubber gloves, you can mix it all in a large ziplock bag, but I found this method more cumbersome.Â
- If using the rubber gloves, dusting them with a bit of powdered sugar before diving in will make it much easier.
Nutrition Information
Yield
16Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 427Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gSodium 516mgCarbohydrates 100gFiber 1gSugar 40gProtein 4g
