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Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow

Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow

A delightful treat that’s both quick to make and bursting with flavor! This playful spin on a classic dessert turns that familiar strawberry shortcake taste into a crunchy, poppable snack.
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Course: Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Microwave
  • Ziplock Bag
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Prep the cereal: Pour the Rice Chex cereal into a large bowl.
    9 cups Rice Chex cereal
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Shake it: Add the coated cereal to the bag and shake vigorously until fully coated with the strawberry mixture.
    9 cups Rice Chex cereal
  6. Chill: Spread the Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool completely.
  7. Serve and enjoy: Once cool, break up any clumps and store in an airtight container. Serve and enjoy this delightful treat!