Easy Churro Muddy Buddies

My churro muddy buddies are crunchy Chex cereal coated in creamy white chocolate and rolled in cinnamon sugar, and they taste just like a churro in snack form. I make them all the time when I need a sweet treat fast, and the bowl is always empty by the end of the day. With just four ingredients, a microwave, and a ziptop bag, there is no baking and no fuss.

 

My Easy Churro Chex Muddy Buddies Recipe

Some days you want something sweet, but you do not want to turn on the oven or dirty a pile of dishes. That is exactly when this recipe comes in. It takes about 10 minutes of hands-on time, and the cinnamon sugar coating does all the work of making it taste like something from the fair.

I first learned how to make muddy buddies from one of my son’s teachers. She used the recipe as a math lesson. Best tasting math lesson ever!

They are easy enough for kids to help with, and the shaking part is the best job in the kitchen. Nothing here is tricky, so you do not need to worry about the white chocolate seizing or the coating turning out clumpy.

For more delicious muddy buddy recipes, check out my Oreo Muddy Buddies, White Choclate Muddy Buddies, or even my recipe for Lucky Charm Muddy Buddy Recipi!

Why My Churro Muddy Buddies Are So Good

• Only 4 ingredients – everything is a pantry staple, so you can make a batch without a special trip to the store.
• No oven needed – the white chocolate melts in the microwave in under a minute, which keeps the kitchen cool and cleanup simple.
• Shake-in-a-bag coating – the cinnamon sugar coats every piece evenly, with no sticky bowl and no clumps.

Churro Muddy Buddy Ingredients

• Chex cereal – the crisp, light base that holds the coating without getting soggy.
• White chocolate chips or white chocolate wafers – melts into a smooth, creamy layer that helps the cinnamon sugar stick. Wafers melt a little more smoothly, but chips work great.
• White sugar – gives the coating that sweet, slightly crunchy churro finish.
• Cinnamon – the flavor that makes these taste like churros. Use the lower amount for a mild flavor or the higher amount for a bold one.

Substitutions or Variations

• No white chocolate? Use almond bark or vanilla candy melts instead.
• Want it dairy-free? Look for dairy-free white chocolate chips and use coconut oil to thin them if needed.
• Want a caramel twist? Drizzle the finished muddy buddies with caramel sauce and let it set.
• Prefer a deeper flavor? Swap half of the white sugar for brown sugar in the cinnamon mixture.
• Want a little salt? Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt over the cereal before it sets for a sweet and salty bite.

How to Make Churro Muddy Buddies

Step One: Prepare the Ingredients

1. Place the cinnamon and sugar in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Shake to combine and set aside.
2. Measure the Chex cereal into a large bowl. (We used Rice Chex cereal but you can use any kind of Chex that you prefer.)
3. Place the white chocolate chips in a small bowl and microwave for 25 seconds. Stir and reheat as needed.

Step Two: Coat and Mix

4. Carefully pour the melted white chocolate chips over the Chex cereal and stir gently to coat.
5. Scoop the coated cereal into the bag with the cinnamon sugar mixture, then seal and shake to coat the cereal completely.
6. Pour mixture onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and let it sit for approximately 30 minutes, or until the white chocolate is completely set.

Churro Muddy Buddies FAQ

How Do I Store Churro Muddy Buddies?

Store your leftover churro muddy buddies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Can I Use a Different Cereal?

Chex gives the best crunch for this recipe, but any similar square cereal will work in a pinch.