Valentine Muddy Buddies
A sweet treat that's not only perfect for Valentine's Day but anytime!
Servings: 10
Equipment
- Mini Food Processor
- 2 Large Mixing Bowls
- Double Boiler optional
- Rubber Spatula
- Ziploc Bag
- Large Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups freeze-dried strawberries (I used a 1 ounce package)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package Ghirardelli white chips (11 ounce size)
- 5 cups Chex corn cereal
- 4 ½ cups honey nut Cheerios
- 1 ½ cups Valentine's M&M candies
- ½ cup Valentine's sprinkles
Instructions
- Add the freeze-dried strawberries to the bowl of a food processor. You can do this in batches or all at once. Pulse until they are finely ground. You want them as fine as powdered sugar.1 ½ cups freeze-dried strawberries (I used a 1 ounce package)
- Sift the powdered sugar and ground freeze-dried strawberries together in a medium bowl. Transfer mixture to a zipper bag. Set aside.1 cup powdered sugar
- In a large bowl gently toss the Corn Chex cereal and Honey Nut Cheerios together. Set aside.5 cups Chex corn cereal, 4 ½ cups honey nut Cheerios
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler or according to package directions until smooth.1 package Ghirardelli white chips (11 ounce size)
- Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture and stir gently to combine, coating the cereal completely.
- Add cereal mixture to zipper bag with powdered sugar mixture. Close the bag and shake the bag to coat the cereal with the powdered sugar. This will take quite a few shakes just make sure the bag is securely closed.
- Once the cereal mixture is completely covered with strawberry powdered sugar, transfer it to a clean large bowl. Add M&M candies and sprinkles. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.1 ½ cups Valentine's M&M candies, ½ cup Valentine's sprinkles
