Description
Make this Valentine’s Day extra special with Sweetheart Valentine’s Buddies! This quick and easy treat combines crispy Chex cereal, melted white chocolate, red candy melts, and a sprinkle of love to create the perfect festive snack. It’s a delightful mix of sweet, crunchy, and colorful fun that everyone will enjoy—perfect for sharing or gifting to your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces white almond bark or white chocolate chips
- 5 ounces red candy melts
- 1 teaspoon shortening
- 5 cups Chex cereal, divided (2 ½ cups per bowl)
- ½ cup strawberry cake mix, divided (¼ cup per bag)
- ½ cup powdered sugar, divided (¼ cup per bag)
- ½ package Valentine’s chocolate M&M’s
Instructions
- Divide the Chex cereal evenly into two bowls, with 2½ cups in each.
- Melt the white almond bark or white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe dish. Add ½ teaspoon shortening to ensure smooth melting. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until fully melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted white almond bark over the first bowl of Chex cereal. Gently stir to coat the cereal evenly.
- Melt the red candy melts in a separate microwave-safe dish, also microwaving in 30-second intervals and stirring after each until melted.
- Pour the melted red candy over the second bowl of Chex cereal and mix well to coat every piece.
- In two separate gallon-sized ziplock bags, combine ¼ cup powdered sugar and ¼ cup strawberry cake mix.
- Add the white almond bark-coated Chex cereal to one bag, seal it tightly, and shake vigorously until coated. Repeat with the red candy-coated Chex cereal in the second bag.
- Pour both coated cereals into a large bowl and add the Valentine’s chocolate M&M’s. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Melting Chocolate Tips: Always microwave chocolate in short bursts and stir frequently to avoid overheating and burning.
- Customization: Add sprinkles, pretzels, or nuts to enhance the flavor and texture.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American