Introducing the Sweetest Treat: Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow
Looking for a delightful treat that’s both quick to make and bursting with flavor? Our Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow is the answer! This isn’t just any snack mix; it’s a nostalgic trip to summer picnics, reimagined. It's a playful spin on a classic dessert, turning that familiar strawberry shortcake taste into a crunchy, poppable snack. I remember making this exact recipe for the first time and thinking, "where has this been all my life?" Get ready for a flavor explosion that’s perfect for parties, movie nights, or just a sweet craving!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Every summer, our family reunions meant mountains of strawberry shortcake – tender biscuits topped with juicy, sweetened berries. That perfect balance of crumbly, sweet, and tart is what Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow captures. It's that nostalgic flavor, that familial warmth, all in a fun, shareable snack. Whenever I make it, it brings me right back to those sunny afternoons with my cousins, sticky fingers and happy memories.
Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 2 tablespoons strawberry cake mix powder
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep the cereal: Pour the Rice Chex cereal into a large bowl.
- Melt the chocolate: In another bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and butter in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Coat the cereal: Pour the melted white chocolate over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently mix until the cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Mix the coating: in a large ziplock bag, mix the powdered sugar, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and strawberry cake mix powder together.
- Shake it: Add the coated cereal to the bag and shake vigorously until fully coated with the strawberry mixture.
- Chill: Spread the Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy: Once cool, break up any clumps and store in an airtight container. Serve and enjoy this delightful treat!
Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prep the cereal: Pour the Rice Chex cereal into a large bowl.9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- Melt the chocolate: In another bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and butter in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.1 cup white chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons butter, melted, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Coat the cereal: Pour the melted white chocolate over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently mix until the cereal pieces are evenly coated.1 cup white chocolate chips, 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- Mix the coating: in a large ziplock bag, mix the powdered sugar, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and strawberry cake mix powder together.1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed, 2 tablespoons strawberry cake mix powder
- Shake it: Add the coated cereal to the bag and shake vigorously until fully coated with the strawberry mixture.9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- Chill: Spread the Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy: Once cool, break up any clumps and store in an airtight container. Serve and enjoy this delightful treat!