Description
Salted caramel muddy buddies deliver a delightful twist on classic chex mix. Chocolate, caramel, and powdered sugar create an irresistible snack that satisfies sweet and salty cravings when you want something quick and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups / 270 g rice chex cereal
- 1 cup / 200 g granulated sugar
- 2 cups / 250 g powdered sugar
- ¼ cup / 60 ml water
- ½ cup / 120 ml heavy cream, warmed
- ¼ cup / 60 g unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prep Station: Position a spacious mixing bowl and parchment-lined baking sheet for efficient workspace management.
- Chocolate Fusion: Melt chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Caramel Integration: Whisk caramel sauce into the melted chocolate, creating a golden-brown liquid that promises rich, indulgent flavor.
- Cereal Coating: Gently pour the caramel-chocolate mixture over Rice Chex, using a spatula to ensure complete and uniform coverage of each crispy morsel.
- Sugar Dusting: Sprinkle powdered sugar and salt over the chocolate-drenched cereal, shaking the bowl to guarantee an even, delectable distribution.
- Cooling Process: Spread the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing the caramel-chocolate layer to set at room temperature and develop a crisp exterior.
- Storage and Serving: Once fully cooled, break apart any clusters and transfer to an airtight container to preserve the ultimate crunch and flavor profile.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Seizing: Melt chocolate and butter slowly at low power to avoid burning, which can make chocolate grainy and unusable.
- Coating Technique: Gently fold caramel-chocolate mixture into cereal using a rubber spatula to ensure even coverage without crushing delicate Chex pieces.
- Salt Balance: Use fine sea salt for more controlled seasoning; adjust quantity based on personal taste preferences to enhance caramel’s depth.
- Temperature Control: Allow muddy buddies to cool completely at room temperature to achieve optimal crispness and prevent moisture buildup in storage container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg