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Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow Recipe

Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow Recipe

5.3 from 16 reviews

Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow is a delightful snack mix featuring crispy Rice Chex cereal coated in melted white chocolate and dusted with a flavorful blend of powdered sugar, strawberry cake mix, freeze-dried strawberries, and crushed Golden Oreos. This sweet and crunchy treat is easy to prepare, making it perfect for parties, gift-giving, or satisfying your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 5 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Coating Mix

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup Golden Oreos, crushed
  • 1/4 cup strawberry cake mix

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cereal: Place 5 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set it aside, ensuring the cereal is evenly spread and ready for coating.
  2. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of white chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
  3. Coat Cereal: Pour the melted white chocolate over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently stir the mixture to ensure every piece of cereal is thoroughly coated with the white chocolate.
  4. Prepare Coating Blend: In a large gallon-sized Ziploc bag, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1/4 cup strawberry cake mix, 1 cup of finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and 1/2 cup of crushed Golden Oreos. Mix the dry ingredients lightly to blend.
  5. Combine and Shake: Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal into the Ziploc bag with the coating blend. Seal the bag securely and shake gently but thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated and exhibit a pink hue from the strawberry mix.
  6. Set and Serve: Spread the coated puppy chow onto a baking sheet to cool and allow the coating to set for about 15 minutes. Once set, serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.

Notes

  • Be gentle when stirring and shaking the cereal to avoid crushing it.
  • For best texture, use finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries to ensure an even coating.
  • Allow the puppy chow to cool completely before storing to keep it crispy.
  • This treat is perfect for gifting — package in cellophane bags tied with ribbons.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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