Strawberry Shortcake Muddy Buddies combine the sweet flavors of strawberry shortcake with the amazing crunch of muddy buddies in a delicious treat that screams SUMMER!
By now it’s probably clear that we deal with more than our share of sass around here. I guess it’s to be expected, having three girls. It’s almost like the sass compounds between them…..in fact, I’m SURE it does! It spreads directly from one to the next, gaining momentum as it goes, until there are times I feel like I might lose my mind! Sometimes I wonder what our house will be like when they are all teenagers, and the thought of it sends me into a semi panic attack. Seriously.
But, for as sassy as they can be, they have a way of being equally sweet. And I must say, I’ve been noticing that sweetness more and more the closer we get to my due date! Like the other day, when Ellia came home and mentioned that her friend had been talking about all the play dates and sleepovers they would be having together once the baby comes (to give me a break) and she honestly seemed a little concerned about it. She asked me if it was true, and then went on to say she hopes NOT….because once the baby comes, all she’s going to want to do is stay home and spend time with her. So sweet.
And then there’s Greta, who has been anxious for the baby to arrive ever since she found out I was pregnant. Since she’s only five, nine months has felt like an eternity….and lately she’s been asking almost daily how much longer she has to wait…..! She loves commenting on the size of my belly and feeling the baby move, and I think now that we’re counting down weeks instead of months, she’s getting the clear sense that her new sister will be here soon. (She’s started to measure everything in terms of its closeness to my due date!) As for Nora, it’s hard to know how much she understands, but I do know she INSISTED on picking out a cute new outfit for her baby sister at Target the other day….and she definitely seems to get the fact that there is, indeed, a baby sister coming. Of course, wrapping her mind around what that will look like is another story, altogether. We’ll cross that bridge when we get there.
For now, I’m just enjoying all the sweetness and trying to soak it up and really appreciate it. One thing I know for sure is that having another baby will change our entire world….and that the sweetness might very well be exchanged for sass in the blink of an eye. But that’s okay. I have another plan for how to get my sweetness fix….and it may or may not involve these sweet Strawberry Shortcake Muddy Buddies. They’re easy enough that I can make them anytime, and delicious enough that they’ll make me forget all about the fact that I’m surrounded by sass….again. 🙂
Ingredients
- 6 c. Chex cereal
- 1 1/2 c. white chocolate chips
- 1/4 c. strawberry preserves
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 c. powdered sugar
- optional dried strawberries
Instructions
- Combine 1 c. white chocolate chips, strawberry preserves, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in small increments, stopping to stir, until completely melted. *Be careful not to overheat!
- Pour melted chocolate over cereal and stir to coat.
- Add powdered sugar and shake to coat.
- Sprinkle with additional white chocolate chips and dried strawberries (optional).
Dried Strawberries
- Pre-heat oven to 250 degrees.
- Slice strawberries thinly and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in 1/2 hour increments, rotating pan every 30 minutes, for 2 or more hours. Flip strawberries after 1 hour.
- *Strawberries should be dry, no longer moist, when done.
Meaghan+Voigt says
Yum! Your muddy buddy recipes are so good! This one is no exception!
Vanessa says
My sisters and I were teenagers at the same time since we’re all only a year and a few months apart from each other. My mother says it isnt as bad as it sounds, but there are moments. 🙂 Good luck. What a nice variation of muddy buddies. Looks really tasty.
Mary+Frances+@+The+Sweet+{Tooth}+Life says
I know exactly what you are talking about. Any time you get more than two little girls together, there is going to be some attitude! But it is the sweet moments that make them completely worth it 🙂 They’re going to love this little girl!
This muddy buddies recipe is so creative! The white chocolate and strawberry preserves sound incredible together. I’m going to have to try that flavor combo asap! I don’t know if I dare make muddy buddies – I can’t keep my hands out of the bowl! Pinning!
Catheirne says
One of my favorites!!! A beautiful dessert. Blessings, Catherine xo
Serene+@+House of Yumm says
Cathy, this look and sound spectacular!! I love muddy buddies 🙂 anything I can just snack on and I can’t wait to try these ones out! And reading your post, I felt like I was reading about our life here! We have three girls too. And they can definitely be sweet or sassy ( I like how you used the word sassy)! At the end of the day though, they love their sisters and they are best friends. So that makes up for all the sassy moments.
Gina says
Can you believe I have not only never made these- but I have never tried them? I think I MUST make this recipe- looks so good.
Jessica says
YUM! These looks so good – maybe I’ll make these instead of your lemon ones to go along with teacher gifts this June! Genius!
Kimber says
I am just trying to imagine the look on my kids faces if I made this for them! But seriously I might hide in the bathroom and eat it all before they got any 🙂
Sarah+@+Miss+Candiquik says
Umm…these are pure genius! I’m obsessed with fruity muddy buddy recipes!
Jamie+@+Love+Bakes+Good+Cakes says
I only have one daughter (and she’s the youngest!), so I can only imagine the sass! Love these – I haven’t made muddy buddies in ages!! Scheduled to pin! 🙂
Julie+@+Julie's+Eats+&+Treats says
Oh one sweet moment can surely make up for all that sass can’t it? I only have on girl and I know what you are talking about!
Raquel @ My California Roots says
Genius! I never would have thought to put strawberries in Muddy buddies, but now I can’t wait to make them! Also, new to your site. Congrats on the baby 🙂 Time flies, and she’ll be here soon!
Erin {Delightful E Made} says
Cathy, these muddy buddies look fantastic. I especially love the dried strawberries in the mix – so pretty and I’m sure they add a nice zest of flavor. Have pinned!! ~Erin
Melanie+@+Carmel+Moments says
Aww. So exciting! 9 months does seem like a long time as mommas too.
Have a sweet and beautiful Mother’s Day Cathy!
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
This looks wonderful! Can’t wait to try them!