Sweetheart Valentine’s Chex Mix Bites Recipe
Sweetheart Valentine’s Buddies is a festive and colorful snack mix perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations. This easy-to-make recipe features Chex cereal coated in melted white almond bark and red candy melts, then dusted with strawberry cake mix and powdered sugar for a sweet, crunchy treat. Finished with chocolate Valentine-themed M&M’s, this snack is ideal for parties, gift bags, or a fun seasonal indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 5 cups Chex cereal, divided (2 1/2 cups each)
- 1/2 cup strawberry cake mix, divided (1/4 cup each)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, divided (1/4 cup each)
- 1/2 package Valentine’s chocolate M&M’s
Melted Coatings
- 5 ounces white almond bark or white chocolate chips
- 5 ounces red candy melts
- 1/2 teaspoon shortening
Instructions
- Divide the Chex: Separate the 5 cups of Chex cereal evenly into two bowls, placing 2 1/2 cups in each bowl to prepare for coating with different melted mixtures.
- Melt white coating: In a microwave-safe dish, combine 5 ounces of white almond bark or white chocolate chips with 1/2 teaspoon shortening. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring carefully between each session, until completely melted and smooth without burning.
- Coat first half: Pour the melted white almond bark mixture over the first bowl of Chex cereal. Stir thoroughly to ensure all the cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Melt red candy melts: Melt the 5 ounces of red candy melts in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring often until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat second half: Pour the melted red candy melts over the second bowl of Chex cereal, mixing thoroughly to evenly cover all pieces.
- Prepare coating bags: Into two separate gallon-sized ziplock bags, divide 1/2 cup strawberry cake mix and 1/2 cup powdered sugar evenly—placing 1/4 cup of each into each bag.
- Coat with dry mix: Transfer the white coated Chex cereal to one bag and the red coated Chex cereal to the other. Seal the bags and shake vigorously until the coated cereal is thoroughly covered with the strawberry cake mix and powdered sugar mixture.
- Add M&M’s and serve: Mix in the Valentine’s chocolate M&M’s as desired or use them as a decorative sprinkle on top. The snack is now ready to enjoy or package for gifting.
Notes
- You can substitute white chocolate chips for almond bark if unavailable.
- Use shortening to help the almond bark and candy melts coat the cereal smoothly and prevent clumping.
- Be careful when microwaving melts to avoid burning; stirring often helps achieve an even melt.
- Shake coated cereal carefully to ensure even dusting without breaking cereal pieces.
- This snack stores well in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Perfect for Valentine’s Day parties, gift bags, or a festive treat.
Keywords: Valentine's Day snack, Chex mix, candy coated cereal, festive treats, holiday snack, white chocolate, candy melts, sweet snack mix
