Sweetheart Valentine’s Buddies Recipe
Sweetheart Valentine’s Buddies are a delightful and festive snack perfect for sharing during Valentine’s Day. This simple recipe combines crunchy Chex cereal coated in rich chocolate, dusted with powdered sugar, and sprinkled with colorful decorations for a sweet and crunchy treat.
- Author: Cleo
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 5 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Valentine-themed sprinkles
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, gently melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat Cereal: Place the Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and pour the melted chocolate over it. Gently stir with a spatula or spoon until all cereal pieces are evenly coated with chocolate.
- Toss in Powdered Sugar: Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag or a bowl with a lid. Add the powdered sugar and gently shake or toss until the cereal is evenly dusted.
- Add Sprinkles: Spread the cereal mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. While still slightly wet, sprinkle the Valentine-themed sprinkles evenly over the top.
- Let Set: Allow the mixture to cool and the chocolate to harden at room temperature or place it in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes. Once set, break apart any clumps and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- The type of chocolate can be adjusted to milk, dark, or white chocolate based on preference.
- Store the finished snack in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For added flavor, you can stir in nuts or dried fruit before tossing with powdered sugar.
- Ensure the chocolate is completely melted and smooth to coat the cereal evenly.
- If you prefer a less sweet coating, you can reduce the powdered sugar amount.
Keywords: Valentine's Day snack, Chex mix, chocolate treat, powdered sugar snack, festive snack