Description
Lemon Bar Muddy Buddies are a delightful twist on the classic snack mix, infused with bright lemon flavor and a sweet powdered sugar coating. Perfect for parties or as a fun treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 9 cups rice cereal squares (like Chex)
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
For Flavoring:
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Garnish:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup crushed shortbread cookies (optional)
- Extra lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cereal: Place the rice cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
- Add Flavor: Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and stir until coated.
- Add Coating: Place powdered sugar and crushed cookies in a bag. Add cereal, seal, and shake to coat.
- Set and Garnish: Spread coated cereal on a baking sheet to cool. Garnish with extra lemon zest.
- Serve: Once dry, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra tang, consider adding citric acid or lemon extract to the coating mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
