Valentine Muddy Buddies is a crunchy, creamy mix of peanut butter and chocolate-coated cereal, dusted in sugar and speckled with Valentine-colored M&M's!
CEREAL: Place the cereal in a large bowl and set aside.
PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE MIXTURE: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, chocolate chips, butter, and salt. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
COAT CEREAL: Pour the melted peanut butter-chocolate mixture over the cereal. Stir gently to evenly coat each piece of cereal, taking care not to crush them.
SUGAR COATING: Open a 2-gallon zip-top bag. Layer inside the bag: ½ cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp pink sparkling sugar, half of the cereal mixture, another ½ cup powdered sugar, and another 2 tbsp sparkling sugar. Seal the bag and shake well until the cereal pieces are uniformly coated. Transfer to a clean bowl. Repeat with the remaining cereal mixture. Combine both batches of sugar-coated cereal in the same bowl.
MIX-INS: Add ¾ cup of Valentine-themed M&M's to the sugar-coated cereal. Mix gently. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of M&M's on top for decoration.
STORAGE: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature. Can also be frozen and enjoyed directly from the freezer (SO good!)
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Notes
Note 1: Chocolate chips: Milk chocolate chips make it sweeter and creamier, while semi-sweet chips give a richer taste. Use high-quality chocolate for the best melt and flavor.