Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a delightful treat that combines sweet and crunchy in every bite! These St. Patrick’s Day Muddy Buddies are an easy-to-make snack featuring crispy rice cereal coated in rich chocolate and dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in. With vibrant green sprinkles, these treats not only taste great but also bring a fun twist to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Optional: Green sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together in a medium saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the crispy rice cereal and pour the melted chocolate mixture over it, stirring gently to coat.
- Transfer the coated cereal into a resealable bag filled with powdered sugar, seal, and shake until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle in green sprinkles, reseal, and shake again to distribute.
- Spread the muddy buddies on parchment-lined baking sheets to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in festive candies or nuts.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking (melting and mixing)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg