Description
Irresistible salted caramel muddy buddies blend sweet and salty notes into an addictive snack mix that promises pure indulgence. Chocolate-coated cereal pieces tossed with caramel and sea salt create a crunchy treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 9 cups (270 g) rice chex cereal
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250 g) powdered sugar
Caramel Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream, warmed
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Transfer the Rice Chex cereal into a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring ample room for coating and stirring.
- Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, pausing to stir at 30-second intervals until smooth and fully integrated.
- Incorporate the caramel sauce into the melted chocolate mixture, whisking thoroughly to create a uniform, glossy blend.
- Gently pour the warm chocolate-caramel mixture over the cereal, using a spatula to carefully fold and coat each piece evenly.
- Sprinkle the powdered sugar and sea salt over the coated cereal, tossing gently to ensure complete and consistent coverage.
- Spread the caramel-chocolate covered cereal onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a single layer to prevent clumping.
- Allow the muddy buddies to cool and set at room temperature for approximately 15-20 minutes, permitting the chocolate coating to solidify.
- Once fully cooled and crisp, break apart any clustered pieces and transfer to an airtight storage container for serving or preservation.
Notes
- Swap regular Chex for gluten-free varieties to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste or texture.
- Toast the cereal briefly in a dry skillet to enhance its nutty flavor and add a subtle crunch before coating.
- Use coarse sea salt when sprinkling to create delightful salty-sweet bursts that elevate the caramel’s richness.
- Allow the caramel mixture to cool slightly before pouring over cereal to prevent soggy breakdown and ensure even coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 127 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg