Name: Red Velvet Chex Muddy Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 9 cups
Cuisine: American

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March 6, 2026

My Red Velvet Chex Muddy Recipe is extremely easy to make. I grew up eating muddy buddies but I am always looking to reinvent things. So I took my favorite things and made a new version with red velvet cake mix and M&M candies. I brought some to a friend’s movie night, and it was a total hit. Everyone was asking for the recipe, and I had to fight to keep some for myself! It’s the perfect sweet treat for any occasion, and honestly, it’s just plain fun to make.

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Red Velvet Chex Muddy Recipe

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Instructions

Place the cereal in a large mixing bowl; set aside.

Place the chocolate candy melts, peanut butter, butter and vanilla in a microwave safe bowl.

Microwave on high for 30 second increments, stirring in between, until chocolate is melted.

Pour the melted chocolate mixture on top of the cereal and stir to combine.

Place 1/2 of the powdered sugar and cake mix into a gallon sized zip top bag.

Add cereal mixture to the bag and top with the remaining powdered sugar cake mixture.

Close the bag and shake until all of the cereal is coated in the sugar.

Place in a large bowl and stir in M&Ms.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Melt Chocolate Evenly 🍫
Use the double boiler method or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, to prevent the red chocolate candy melts from seizing and becoming grainy.
Toast Cereal Lightly 🥣
Lightly toast the Chex cereal in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before coating to enhance its crunch and prevent it from becoming soggy after mixing with the wet ingredients.
Dry Ingredients First 🎂
Combine the red velvet cake mix with melted butter before adding to the chocolate-coated cereal to create an even, flavorful coating that distributes uniformly throughout.
Cool Before Coating ❄️
Allow the chocolate candy melts to cool slightly (about 1-2 minutes) after melting so they coat the cereal without making it too wet or causing the powdered sugar to dissolve.
Strategic M&M Timing 🍬
Add the M&M's during the final toss when the mixture has cooled slightly to prevent the candy coating from melting while still getting them evenly distributed throughout the snack mix.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.