These birthday cake Chex mix are super easy to make and hard to stop eating. Combining Rice Chex with white chocolate, powdered sugar, and rainbow sprinkles, this sweet treat is perfect for any occasion and always so festive!
You can never go wrong with the sweet flavors of muddy buddies. That's what we think, anyway! From the classic version to sweet and salty Muddy Buddy pretzels, we love serving up this chocolaty snack for any occasion we can think of.
We also love anything that tastes like cake, so we took our chocolate cake Chex Mix and tweaked it a bit to bring you these delicious birthday cake Chex mix. Serve them at any occasion by themselves, or pair them with these butter toffee pretzels for a snack-tastic flavor.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- So Simple: You only need four simple ingredients to make this chocolaty mix, all of which can be found at any grocery store.
- So Easy: Just melt the chocolate and mix everything. That's it!
- So Good: Every bite is filled with the sweet flavors of white chocolate and the crunch of Rice Chex.
- So Easy to Change: You can easily tweak this recipe to make it your own.
- So Versatile: Serve this for family movie nights or at any gathering.
Ingredients
Four simple ingredients are all it takes to make these!
- Rice Chex: Use your favorite variety of Chex for this recipe. They all work well! Corn or Wheat Chex add more crunch and savory flavor, while Chocolate Chex add more sweetness.
- White Chocolate Chips: Use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips if preferred.
- Rainbow Sprinkles: For color but seasonal colored sprinkles will work great too.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Variations
- Sweet and Salty: Try mixing in nuts or pretzels for a sweet and salty flavor.
- Chocolate: Add chocolate chips or M&M's for even more chocolaty flavor.
How to Make Birthday Cake Chex Mix
This recipe is quick and easy, requiring only a few minutes and simple steps.
Step 1 Blend: Add the cereal, melted chocolate, and sprinkles to a large mixing bowl.Fold to combine.
Step 2 Add Sugar and Fold: Add the powdered sugar. Fold again, making sure that the cereal is evenly coated. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this birthday cake ice cream, lemon chex mix, strawberry chex mix or homemade Fiddle Faddle recipe.
Recipe Tips
- Avoid Scorching: Melt your chocolate at 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, to prevent chocolate from burning.
- Be Careful: Gently fold your ingredients together rather than stirring them to prevent cereal from breaking.
- Storage: Store for up to 5 days in an airtight container or in resealable bags at room temperature. Easy to make ahead for a snack, party or school lunches.
Serving Suggestions
- A sweet and salty snack like these churro pretzels is the perfect complement to the sweet flavor of this Birthday Cake Chex Mix.
- Top our sprinkles ice cream with this snack mix for the most festive bowl of deliciousness you've ever had.
Recipe FAQs
At the core of the recipe, all you need for Muddy Buddies is Chex, melted chocolate, and powdered sugar. After that, your desired flavor determines the extra ingredients added.
There is absolutely no difference. They're just two different names for the same snack.
The best choices are neutral-flavored Chex varieties, such as rice, corn, or wheat. For a sweeter option, try Chocolate Chex.
More Chex Mix Recipes
Do you like Chex Mix? Then, check out these delicious recipes.
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Birthday Cake Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 6 cups rice Chex
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt your white chocolate chips in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each interval, until completely melted.
- Add the cereal, melted chocolate, and sprinkles to a large mixing bowl. Fold to combine.
- Add the powdered sugar. Fold again, making sure that the cereal is evenly coated. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Avoid Scorching: Melt your chocolate at 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, to prevent chocolate from burning.
- Be Careful: Gently fold your ingredients together rather than stirring them to prevent cereal from breaking.
- Storage: Store for up to 5 days in an airtight container or in resealable bags at room temperature. Easy to make ahead for a snack, party or school lunches.
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