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Salted Caramel Muddy Buddies Recipe

Salted Caramel Muddy Buddies Recipe

5.1 from 29 reviews

These Salted Caramel Muddy Buddies are a sweet and salty treat perfect for snacking or sharing at parties. Crunchy rice Chex cereal coated in a rich caramel sauce and dusted with powdered sugar, they are irresistible!

Ingredients

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Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Coating:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 5 cups rice Chex cereal

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Mix Caramel: Add the brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring constantly until the mixture boils. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  3. Add Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
  4. Coat Cereal: Place the Chex cereal in a large bowl, pour caramel over it, and toss to coat.
  5. Coat with Sugar: Transfer cereal to a container, add powdered sugar, seal, and shake to coat.
  6. Cool and Serve: Spread muddy buddies on a baking sheet to cool and dry before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • You can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.

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Keywords: Salted Caramel Muddy Buddies, Caramel Chex Mix, Sweet and Salty Snack