Quick Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow
A fun and tasty treat that combines the flavors of strawberry shortcake into a crunchy snack, perfect for parties or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips Can substitute with milk chocolate if preferred.
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries Alternatively, use crushed dried strawberries.
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (optional) For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, measure out the Rice Chex cereal.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal, gently stirring to coat.
- In a separate bag, combine the powdered sugar and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Add the coated cereal to the bag and shake until fully covered.
- Spread out on a baking sheet to cool.
- Add sprinkles if desired.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Store the Puppy Chow in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. Make sure it's completely cooled before sealing to avoid moisture buildup. For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt to the melted chocolate mixture. You can switch cereals or use different sprinkles for variety.