Red Velvet Muddy Buddies

Preparing the Cereal In a large mixing bowl, measure out 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal and set aside.

Melting the White Chocolate In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth and fully melted.

Preparing the Coating Mixture In a separate small bowl, sift together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder to remove any lumps.

Adding Flavor Once the white chocolate is melted, stir in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined.

Coating the Cereal Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the prepared cereal in the mixing bowl, using a rubber spatula to gently fold and coat the cereal evenly.

Making the Red Velvet Coating In a medium-sized bowl, combine the melted butter and red velvet cake mix until a smooth and thick coating mixture forms.

Adding the Red Velvet Coating Pour the red velvet coating mixture over the coated cereal, again using a rubber spatula to fold and coat the cereal evenly.

Preparing the Optional Garnish For the optional garnish, combine the sifted red velvet cake mix and powdered sugar in a small bowl.

Storing the Muddy Buddies Transfer the coated cereal to a large resealable bag or airtight container.

Applying the Garnish Add the garnish mixture to the bag or container, seal, and shake vigorously to evenly distribute the garnish over the muddy buddies.

Serving and Storage Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.