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A bowl of pastel Easter Muddy Buddies with white chocolate and sprinkles
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Easter Muddy Buddies

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

  • 9 cups rice cereal squares
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup pastel milk chocolate candies
  • 0.5 cup pastel candy-coated malt balls
  • 2 tablespoons Easter -themed sprinkles

Instructions

  • Measure rice cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
  • Microwave the mixture on high for 60 seconds, then stir until smooth; heat in additional 15-second intervals if required to reach a fluid consistency.
  • Incorporate vanilla extract into the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture.
  • Pour the liquid mixture over the rice cereal and fold gently with a spatula until every piece is evenly coated.
  • Transfer the coated cereal into a large 2-gallon resealable plastic bag.
  • Add the powdered sugar to the bag, seal tightly, and shake vigorously until the cereal is uniformly whitened.
  • Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool completely at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Toss the cooled mixture with pastel chocolate candies, malt balls, and sprinkles.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.