Churro Chex Mix Muddy Buddies

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Churro Chex Mix Muddy Buddies have all the sweet, cinnamon sugar, crunchy goodness of a traditional churro but take no time at all to make. So if you have been craving churros give this quick, easy snack mix a try.

Blue bowl of churro muddy buddies with a cinnamon stick on the side.

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These Churro Chex Mix Muddy Buddies are a so easy, quick (just a little prep time) and delicious, plus they are great for a crowd. Perfect for parties, game day or anytime you want a crunchy sweet snack.

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What makes these Churro Muddy Buddies great?

  • Quick: Only takes a few minutes to prepare.
  • Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry and you only need four ingredients!
  • Family Friendly: Sweet and crunch, they will be gobbling these by the handful!
  • Adaptable: Can make it lower in sugar and gluten free.
Closeup on  Muddy Buddies.

What You Need to Make Muddy Buddies

Ingredients

  • Chex cereal – I like to use Rice Chex but you can use Corn Chex too
  • White Chocolate Chips or White Chocolate Wafers
Chex mix, cinnamon and chocolate.

Equipment

How to Make Churro Muddy Buddies – Step by Step

Melting the chocolate, a bowl of chex and the final mix.
  • Mix: First, place white sugar and cinnamon in a gallon-sized zip top bag and then shake. Next, measure Chex cereal and place in a large bowl.
  • Melt: Second, place white chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl and melt for 25 seconds. Stir and reheat as needed.
  • Shake: Pour the melted white chocolate chips over the Chex cereal and stir to coat and next, scoop the Chex cereal into the bag with the cinnamon sugar mixture, then seal and shake to coat the cereal completely.
  • Cool: Finally, pour mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment-paper or wax paper and allow the white chocolate to set completely, approximately 30 minutes, before storing or serving.

Common Questions About Recipe Name

HOW DO I STORE CHURRO MUDDY BUDDIES?

Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

CAN I MELT THE CHOCOLATE A DIFFERENT WAY?

Of course, use a double boiler or make one by placing a glass bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. These are both great methods.

MELT CHOCOLATE MORE EASILY?

Coconut oil added to the chocolate will help it melt more smoothly.

WHAT IS THE BEST CHOCOLATE FOR MELTING?

Almond barks work very well, also you could try something like these melting wafers, they are really easy to work with.

DIFFERENT WAY TO MAKE?

Truly, this is a great method but you can also lay the cereal on the baking tray, pour the chocolate on top and then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar, you get a nice even layer that you can control.

A piicture of the churro muddy buddies from the top in close up .

Expert Tips for Making Churro Muddy Buddies

  • This Recipe Can be Doubled: Great recipe for a crowd.  Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes.
  • Add Nuts: Some crushed up nuts can add a great flavor.
  • Cookies: Crush some butter cookies or snickerdoodles and add them to the mix.
  • Caramel: Melt Caramel and drizzle on top of the churro nutty buddies.
  • Alternate ingredient: Try cinnamon toast crunch or another cinnamon cereal to make this an even more flavorful churro muddy buddies. You can even swap the white sugar for brown sugar.
  • Dietary consideration tip: Gluten free cereal or sugar alternative can be used to make this snack even healthier for your family.

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Blue bowl of churro muddy buddies with a cinnamon stick on the side.
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Churro Muddy Buddies

Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Churro Muddy Buddies have all the sweet, cinnamon sugar, crunchy goodness of a traditional churro but take no time at all to make. So if you have been craving churros give this quick, easy snack a try.
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups Chex cereal
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or White Chocolate Wafers
  • ½ cup White Sugar
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Place white sugar and cinnamon in a gallon-sized zip top bag. Shake to combine and set aside.
  • Measure Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Place white chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl and melt for 25 seconds. Stir and reheat as needed. (You can also add a bit of coconut oil or shortening to make the mixture more melty.)
  • Pour the melted white chocolate chips over the Chex cereal and stir to coat.
  • Scoop the Chex cereal into the bag with the cinnamon sugar mixture, then seal and shake to coat the cereal completely.
  • Pour the cinnamon sugar-coated cereal onto a cookie sheet and allow the white chocolate to set completely, approximately 30 minutes, before storing or serving.

Expert Tips

 
  • This Recipe Can be Doubled: Great recipe for a crowd.  Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes.
  • Add Nuts: Some crushed up nuts can add a great flavor.
  • Cookies: Crush some butter cookies or snickerdoodles and add them to the mix.
  • Caramel: Melt Caramel and drizzle on top of the churro nutty buddies.
  • Alternate ingredient: Try cinnamon toast crunch or another cinnamon cereal to make this an even more flavorful buddy.
  • Dietary consideration tip: Gluten free cereal or sugar alternative can be used to make this snack even healthier for your family.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 10mg
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American

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4 thoughts on “Churro Chex Mix Muddy Buddies”

  1. 5 stars
    These are delicious! However, mine don’t look anything like those pictured. I did double check the amount of cinnamon on your recipe. Should it be teaspoons, not tablespoons? I still give it 5 stars.

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  2. 5 stars
    Who wouldn’t want a fun snack? This churros recipe is my new go-to snack recipe. They are so easy to make and a crowd-pleaser. Can’t wait to bring them to our next family gathering.

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