SALTED CARAMEL MUDDY BUDDIES
Salted Caramel Muddy Buddies are crunchy, sweet, and salty snack bites coated in caramel and powdered sugar. Perfect for parties or a cozy treat, they’re easy to make and delightfully addictive.
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal rice or corn
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sea salt plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Prepare Cereal:
- Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
Make Caramel:
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute without stirring.
Add Flavor:
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sea salt.
Coat Cereal:
- Pour caramel mixture over the cereal and gently stir until all cereal is evenly coated.
Cool and Toss:
- Spread coated cereal on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Add Powdered Sugar:
- Transfer caramel-coated cereal to a large resealable bag or bowl. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake gently to coat evenly.
Serve:
- Sprinkle a little extra sea salt over the top before serving if desired.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Flavor Variations: Try adding cinnamon or cocoa powder to the powdered sugar for different flavors.
- Texture Tip: For extra crunch, toast cereal lightly before coating.
- Serving Suggestion: Great for movie nights, holiday parties, or gift jars.
- Allergy Note: Check that your cereal is gluten-free if needed.