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celebration muddy buddies gluten, dairy, and egg-free
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Celebration Muddy Buddies

A festive sweet snack and treat for parties, holidays, and sports game days. Gluten, dairy, and egg-free.
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: celebrations, dairy-free party food, finger food, gluten-free party food, holiday treats, muddy buddies, parties, tailgating snacks
Author: Mary Krick

Ingredients

  • 1 12 oz box of rice or corn Chex ~ or some of each
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter ~ substitute with sunflower seed butter if nut-free
  • 1/4 cup butter or a dairy-free substitute like Plant Based Country Crock
  • 1 + 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 + 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 cups Plain or Peanut M&Ms ~ or dairy and nut-free substitutes

Instructions

  • Pour cereal into a large bowl that allows room for stirring.
  • Add peanut butter, butter or dairy-free substitute, and chocolate chips in a glass bowl or large glass measuring cup.
  • Microwave for 30 seconds, stir the mixture and repeat until everything is melted and smooth.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal, gently stirring and tossing with a spatula to coat each cereal piece.
  • Add the powdered sugar and gently stir to coat the pieces evenly.
  • Another option is to dump the chocolate-covered cereal into a 2-gallon ziploc bag. Add the powdered sugar and seal the bag. Gently shake the bag to coat the cereal with powdered sugar.
  • Pour the coated cereal into a large bowl, along with one cup each of plain and/or peanut M&Ms in the celebration colors.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate.