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Tasty Pink Chex Snack

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Transform basic muddy buddies with a Valentine's twist! Chex and pretzels are drenched in melted white chocolate, tossed in powdered sugar (add pink for flair), and finished with M&Ms or sprinkles. In just 10 minutes, you'll have a sweet, salty, and crunchy snack that’s great for parties or gifting.
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Updated on Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:49:14 GMT
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Crunchy, sweet, and downright festive - this Valentine's Muddy Buddies transforms regular Chex Mix with dreamy white chocolate and a pretty pink powdered sugar dusting. Our kitchen tests showed that tinting the sugar (not the chocolate) makes that gorgeous rosy color pop. It's quickly become our go-to February party snack that nobody can resist.

Whenever we bring this pink-coated treat to classroom parties, it vanishes in minutes. There's something about that mix of chocolate, sugar crunch that gets everyone hooked.

Essential Elements

  • Rice Chex: Makes the perfect foundation with nooks that grab all that yummy coating
  • Top-quality White Chocolate: Brands like Ghirardelli melt much better than cheaper options
  • Mini Pretzels: Adds that must-have salty bite to balance the sweetness
  • Valentine M&Ms: Brings cute red and pink color pops throughout
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Preparation Journey

Get Your Sugar Ready:
Stir pink food coloring into powdered sugar until you love the shade. Put it in a big zip bag. Remember it'll look lighter once it's on the cereal.
Work With Your Chocolate:
Microwave in 30-second bursts, always stirring between. Stop when it's almost melted and let the warmth finish the job. You want it silky and shiny.
Mix Everything Together:
Drizzle melted chocolate over your cereal blend. Gently turn with your spatula to cover everything. Work quickly before it hardens. Don't stir too rough.

We've learned that patience during chocolate melting makes all the difference. Kids always fight over who gets to shake the bag during the coating step.

Temp Advice

Everything works better at regular room temp. If your kitchen's too cold, the chocolate might set up too fast.

Serving Ideas

Make your bowl extra pretty by building layers - some pink, some white, with sprinkles scattered throughout.

Keeping It Fresh

Let everything cool completely then pop it in airtight containers so it stays crunchy and delicious.

Mix It Up Options

Try adding crushed freeze-dried strawberries for natural pink color and real berry taste.

This Valentine's snack mix isn't just tasty - it creates sweet memories of holiday fun and togetherness. There's something extra special about homemade treats for gifts or gathering around with friends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ How do I make it gluten-free?
Just pick gluten-free Rice Chex and gluten-free pretzels like Snyder's brand, and you’re good to go!
→ What white chocolate works best?
Melting wafers melt the smoothest! If using chips, add a little coconut or veggie oil to make it easier.
→ How do I store this mix?
Pop it into an airtight container, keep it somewhere cool, and it’ll stay good for about a week.
→ Can I make it ahead?
Definitely! Prep it up to a week early and store in a sealed container until it’s time to enjoy.
→ How do I make pink sugar?
Mix powdered sugar with a drop or two of pink food coloring until it’s the color you like!

Pink Chex Snack

This Valentine's snack combines sweet white chocolate-coated Chex, crunchy pretzels, and pink M&Ms for a fun and festive treat.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
~
Total Time
10 Minutes


Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 10 Servings

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

→ Base Ingredients

01 5 cups of Chex cereal (you'll divide this up later)
02 1/2 cup of powdered sugar (white or add some pink coloring for fun!)
03 10 ounces of white chocolate for melting
04 1 cup mini pretzels (Snyder's gluten-free ones work great)

→ Decorations

05 Optional: Sprinkle on colorful sprinkles of your choice
06 Use 6 ounces of Valentine's-themed M&Ms

Instructions

Step 01

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss powdered sugar into a ziplock bag, then place the cereal in a big bowl.

Step 02

Microwave the white chocolate in short 30-second bursts, stirring after each, or melt it gently over a stovetop using a double boiler.

Step 03

Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal and mix well to coat. Add half of this to the bag with powdered sugar and shake until it's fully covered.

Step 04

Mix pretzels into the leftover cereal in the bowl. Spread everything onto the baking sheet, then add M&Ms and sprinkles before sprinkling the powdered sugar-coated cereal on top.

Step 05

Let everything cool for around 20 minutes. Once set, break apart any big chunks and enjoy!

Notes

  1. White chocolate melts perfectly for this, but if you're using chips, stir in a teaspoon of veggie or coconut oil while warming it.
  2. Want to make it look festive? Dye the powdered sugar in different colors!

Tools You'll Need

  • Large baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Big mixing bowl
  • Large ziplock bag
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Includes dairy due to the chocolate and the M&Ms.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 335
  • Total Fat: ~
  • Total Carbohydrate: ~
  • Protein: ~