This Valentine’s Cupid Crunch recipe is so easy to throw together and will leave you craving the next handful! It is sweet, crunchy and the perfect treat for the classroom’s Valentine party!
I am always looking for party treats that are easy to make with not too many ingredients or hassle. Holding up well so it can be made ahead of time is also really important! Nothing is worse then taking time to make some fancy creation and by the time it makes it in to your kiddos classroom or other gathering it is well….less than desirable.
You can take this recipe and change it so easily for each holiday, too! Which makes it a go – to for my fam. Just change up your fun add in toppings to match the holiday color theme or even get creative with make your own powdered sugar by blending freeze dried fruits! White chocolate chips with some food coloring can change the entire appearance of your mix!
You will be surprised at how many people will ask you for this recipe and then be CRAZY surprised at how easy it is to make.
Now, while it is common to make chows with peanut butter we happen to have a nut allergy in our family. So I have opted out of a nut butter and went with sunflower butter instead. As a peanut butter enthusiast myself I will tell you that there is not much of a difference in taste or texture by doing this simple swap out.
Valentine’s Cupid Crunch
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of sunflower butter
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 9 cups of corn Chex cereal
- 2-2.5 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups of Valentine’s M&Ms
Other toppings of your choice:
- Color themed sprinkles
- Pearl sprinkles
- Freeze dried strawberries
- Cinnamon hearts
Directions:
- Combine butter, chocolate chips and sunflower butter in a bowl and microwave until melted and smooth. Roughly 1 minute in microwave, be sure to stir occasionally.
- Add in vanilla extract to mixture and pour over Chex cereal in a bowl that has a cover. Stir until all of the cereal is evenly coated with chocolate mixture.
- Dump powdered sugar into bowl and cover. Shake until mixture is well coated with sugar.
- Add in your fun toppings to your liking!
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to a week!
Nut Free Valentine's Cupid Crunch Recipe
A festive Cupid crunch or chow that is sure to make your heart sing!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of sunflower butter
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 9 cups of corn Chex cereal
- 2-2.5 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups of Valentine's M&Ms
- Other toppings of your choice:
- Color themed sprinkles
- Pearl sprinkles
- Freeze dried strawberries
- Cinnamon hearts
Instructions
- Combine butter, chocolate chips and sunflower butter in a bowl and microwave until melted and smooth. Roughly 1 minute in microwave, be sure to stir occasionally.
- Add in vanilla extract to mixture and pour over Chex cereal in a bowl that has a cover. Stir until all of the cereal is evenly coated with chocolate mixture.
- Dump powdered sugar into bowl and cover. Shake until mixture is well coated with sugar.
- Add in your fun toppings to your liking!
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to a week!
Other Valentine’s Variations for the Sweet Tooth
There are so many fun Valentine’s Day treats out there. You can find lists of things made perfectly for classroom V-Day parties, sweets for your sweetie or concoctions maybe made just-for-you!
Last year I made Valentine’s themed drinks for the kiddos and they were a hit! My Valentine’s Day Treat for Kids will take you through how to make this sweet drink for your tiny sweethearts.
Or if you are planning your own Valentine’s Day dinner we have 7 Decadent Valentine’s Day Desserts for Two that might be the perfect finalized touch to your romantic evening in.
Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats by Adventures of Mel
Another easy but deliciously sweet treat that everyone goes crazy for! Gooey and adorable!
Mini Heart Applie Pies by Good Life of a Housewife
How absolutely adorable are these tiny little love pies?! The cuteness factor is unmatched!
Image credit: Good Life of a Housewife
Easy Shortbread Cookies by The Café Sucre Farine
Tiny little drops of Valentine’s Day love! These are very easy but beautiful treats!
Image credit: The Café Sucre Farine
No matter the occasion these treats are perfect to make as a sign of your love to someone special or even to plan into your self love/self care day! Remember though, no sharing!
And the best part of them all? They won’t keep you slaving in the kitchen all day. The gesture will just be as grand as a gift and the gratitude from your little one for making their holiday that much more filled with love is priceless.
So grab your ingredients, get to it and you’ll have a really cute and mighty delicious treat in 5 minutes or less!
Happy love day to my lovely friends!
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Love, light and a little grace…
-Olivia
Olivia Whalen is mama to three young girls who is devoted to creative learning, exploration and free range imagination. Olivia enjoys thinking outside of the box when it comes to preparing homemade baby food or meals for her family. She most enjoys allowing the little minds in her life to flourish and with that you will see her write about creative kid crafts, recipes that fit a family budget and keep everyone asking for more, tips and tricks for a tiny babe, and beginner homesteader fun! Some of her hobbies include gardening, hiking, reading, cooking or just basking in motherhood.