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Easy Strawberry Shortcake Muddy Buddies – Party-Ready Treat

Easy Strawberry Shortcake Muddy Buddies – Party-Ready Treat

This Easy Strawberry Shortcake Muddy Buddies – Party-Ready Treat is the ultimate party snack! Sweet, crunchy, colorful, and ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, baby showers, or anytime you want a fun and festive treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 8 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips or almond bark
  • 3 tablespoons strawberry cake mix or strawberry pudding mix
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries finely crushed
  • 1 cup mini Golden Oreos or shortbread cookies optional
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows optional
  • 2 tablespoons pink/red candy melts for drizzle, optional
  • 2 tablespoons sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave (30-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth).
  4. Stir in strawberry cake mix until fully blended.
  5. Pour melted mixture over cereal and gently stir until all pieces are coated.
  6. In a large zip-top bag, combine powdered sugar and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
  7. Add coated cereal to the bag, seal, and shake until well covered.
  8. Spread mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool for 15–20 minutes.
  9. Stir in mini Oreos, marshmallows, and sprinkles. Drizzle with melted candy melts if desired.
  10. Serve in a large bowl or portion into cups/bags for parties.

Notes

Notes:
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days, in the fridge for 10 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Perfect for gifting – package in small bags tied with ribbons.
Can be made gluten-free and dairy-free with substitutions.