Colorful Muddy Buddies

If you’re into sweet, crunchy treats with a pop of color, these Rainbow Muddy Buddies hit the spot. You only need a handful of ingredients and a little time. Chex cereal gets drenched in rainbow swirls for a super fun snack. Whip some up for a party or just whenever you want something a bit extra.

INGREDIENTS

• Colorful candy melts: 1 ½ cups (go wild with your favorite shades)
• Chex cereal (rice or corn): 6 cups
• Powdered sugar: 1 cup

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 5:

After everything cools down, break up any chunks and toss them together before serving.

Step 4:

Lay your candy-covered cereal out on some wax paper and let it chill out until it’s set.

Step 3:

Grab a big ziplock bag, dump in the powdered sugar plus your coated Chex, then shake it like crazy.

Step 2:

Now pour melted candy all over the cereal, giving it a gentle mix till everything’s covered.

Step 1:

Pop candy melts in the microwave, stirring every half minute or so until smooth and runny.

Serving and Storage Tips

• Bag these treats up in see-through bags, toss in some ribbon, and you’ve got a colorful gift ready to go.
• Keep your snack in a sealed container on the counter for about a week—honestly, it's tastiest the same day or the next.

Helpful Notes

• If your candy melts get stiff, give them another quick zap in the microwave.
• Mix a little gel food coloring into melted white chocolate if you want wild, bright colors and don’t have candy melts.

Chefs’ Simple Tricks

• Using a double boiler instead of the microwave lets candy heat up nice and even, which keeps it from getting burned.

Add Some Joy to Your Snack Break with Rainbow Muddy Buddies

These treats aren’t only a blast to look at—they’re sweet, crunchy, and super easy to grab. Kids love ’em, grown-ups sneak handfuls too. Pull them out for parties, celebrations, or whenever you want to make snack time special.

FAQs

Is it cool to prep these a few days early?

Sure thing! Just store them in something airtight and they’ll stay fresh till crunch time.

Don’t have candy melts—what else works?

Just use white chocolate chips melted with your choice of food coloring instead.

Can I toss in extra fun stuff?

Go for it! Throw in things like marshmallows, crushed nuts, or a handful of sprinkles for more flavor and crunch.

Why did my candy get super thick and weird?

That means water got in somewhere. Make sure your bowls and spoons are all dry before you get started.

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Summary

Bright and cheerful Muddy Buddies are a playful take on a classic treat. By adding colorful candy melts to crispy Chex cereal, topped with powdered sugar, this snack is both quick and easy to prepare. It's perfect for parties, celebrations, or just adding a splash of color to your day. Mix and match colors to suit your theme for a versatile snack that’s sure to please. The fun rainbow effect comes together in no time, and the crunchy sweetness will keep everyone coming back for more!