Looking for a sweet treat that’s quick, healthy-ish, and bursting with Valentine's Day flavor? Look no further than Pink Valentine Puppy Chow Mix! This festive snack is perfect for parties, gifting, or just curling up on the couch for a movie night. It's a delightfully addictive combination of crunchy cereal, smooth chocolate, and a generous dusting of powdered sugar. Trust me, after one bite, you'll be hooked!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My best friend and I have a tradition of making puppy chow for every holiday. It started back in college – a way to de-stress during exam week and brighten up our tiny dorm room. Once we made a batch of Pink Valentine Puppy Chow Mix, it was inevitable to make it our every year tradition. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, crunchy, and nostalgic – and the pink hue always adds a touch of cheer. Now, sharing this recipe with you feels like passing on a little bit of our tradition.
Ingredients
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9 cups Rice Chex, Corn Chex, or Crispix cereal
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1 cup (2 sticks) butter
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup peanut butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups powdered sugar
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Pink food coloring (gel or liquid)
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Valentine's Day sprinkles
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Cereal: Pour the cereal into a large bowl. Set aside.
- Melt Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Add Vanilla and Color: Stir in the vanilla extract and a few drops of pink food coloring into the melted chocolate mixture. Add more food coloring, a drop at a time, until you reach your desired shade of pink.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal. Gently mix until all the cereal is evenly coated.
- Powder Sugar Time: Place the powdered sugar in a large resealable bag. Add the coated cereal to the bag.
- Shake It Up: Seal the bag and gently shake until the cereal is completely coated in powdered sugar.
- Cool and Serve: Spread the Pink Valentine Puppy Chow Mix out on a wax paper-lined baking sheet to cool completely.
- Sprinkle All Over: While still slightly tacky, sprinkle with Valentine's Day sprinkles.
- Enjoy! Once cooled, store in an airtight container. Share (if you want to!) and enjoy!
Pink Valentine Puppy Chow Mix
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pour the cereal into a large bowl. Set aside.9 cups Rice Chex, Corn Chex, or Crispix cereal
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.1 cup butter, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup peanut butter
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a few drops of pink food coloring into the melted chocolate mixture. Add more food coloring, a drop at a time, until you reach your desired shade of pink.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pink food coloring
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal. Gently mix until all the cereal is evenly coated.9 cups Rice Chex, Corn Chex, or Crispix cereal
- Place the powdered sugar in a large resealable bag. Add the coated cereal to the bag.2 cups powdered sugar
- Seal the bag and gently shake until the cereal is completely coated in powdered sugar.2 cups powdered sugar
- Spread the Pink Valentine Puppy Chow Mix out on a wax paper-lined baking sheet to cool completely.
- While still slightly tacky, sprinkle with Valentine’s Day sprinkles.Valentine’s Day sprinkles
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container. Share (if you want to!) and enjoy!