Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow Recipe
Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow is a delightful and easy-to-make snack mix featuring crispy Rice Chex cereal coated in a luscious white chocolate and butter mixture, then tossed with strawberry jello and powdered sugar for a sweet, tangy twist. Enhanced with vanilla extract and optional crushed freeze-dried strawberries, this treat is perfect for parties, snack time, or gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 5 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 Big Box Strawberry Jello Mix (approximately 3 oz)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cereal: In a large mixing bowl, place the Rice Chex cereal and set aside to prepare for coating.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between sessions, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently toss with a spatula or spoon to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the chocolate blend.
- Mix Sweet Coating: In a separate bowl, combine the strawberry jello mix and powdered sugar. This mixture will add the signature strawberry flavor and sweetness.
- Combine and Shake: Transfer the coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the strawberry jello and powdered sugar mixture to the bag. Seal tightly and shake vigorously until every piece of cereal is fully coated with the sugary strawberry coating.
- Cool and Harden: Spread the coated cereal evenly onto a baking sheet to cool and harden. For an extra pop of strawberry flavor and texture, sprinkle the crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top while the coating is still tacky.
Notes
- Use a large enough resealable bag to shake the cereal coating evenly without breaking the cereal pieces.
- Microwave times may vary depending on your microwave’s wattage; stir frequently to prevent burning the chocolate.
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, don’t skip the freeze-dried strawberries topping.
- This snack is best stored in an airtight container to keep the coating crisp.
- Perfect for gifting when wrapped in decorative bags or jars.
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