By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 4, 2026
Serves 12
236 cal · 70 min
Red, White & Blue Muddy Buddies
Recipe GLPR2f6e85339b9dff
A patriotic twist on the classic muddy buddies snack mix. Crispy Chex cereal is coated with smooth white chocolate, then tossed with cake mix and powdered sugar to create an irresistibly sweet and crunchy treat. Topped with festive red and blue M&Ms, pretzel pieces, and sprinkles for a show-stopping dessert or party snack perfect for celebrations.
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Ingredients
5 cups Chex cereal
12 oz vanilla almond bark or white melting chocolate
1 cup white cake mix
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup red and blue M&Ms
1 cup coated pretzel pieces
2 tablespoons festive sprinkles
Directions
Place the vanilla almond bark or white melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until completely melted and smooth. Do not overheat.
Pour the melted white chocolate over the Chex cereal in a large bowl and stir thoroughly until every piece of cereal is evenly coated with chocolate.
Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal to a large sealable plastic bag. Add the white cake mix and powdered sugar to the bag, seal it tightly, and shake vigorously until the entire mixture is evenly coated and no dry patches remain.
Spread the coated cereal mixture in a single, even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Scatter the red and blue M&Ms, pretzel pieces, and festive sprinkles evenly over the top of the cereal mixture. Allow the muddy buddies to set and dry at room temperature for approximately 1 hour before serving.
Comments
This is a party snack that costs under $12 total and relies entirely on pantry staples available at any Charlotte grocer—no special trips required. The stated 70 minutes is misleading; actual hands-on work is maybe 15 minutes (melting chocolate, tossing, cooling), with the rest pure sitting time that doesn't demand your attention. It makes 12 servings of something that stays fresh for days in an airtight container, perfect for potlucks or a crowd. The only caveat is that it's pure sugar and fat with zero nutritional cover, and the white chocolate can seize if your heat isn't careful, so watch the microwave closely.
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