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Addictive Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Addictive Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow is a delightful and easy-to-make snack that combines crispy Rice Chex cereal coated in smooth white chocolate, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, powdered sugar, and shortbread cookie crumbs. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a sweet treat anytime, this no-bake recipe is quick to prepare and irresistibly tasty with a fun strawberry shortcake twist.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 5 cups (125g) Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup (175g) white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
  • ¾ cup (90g) crushed freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1 cup (100g) powdered sugar
  • ½ cup (50g) crushed shortbread cookies or golden sandwich cookies
  • Mini marshmallows (quantity as desired for garnish)
  • Extra crushed cookies for garnish (optional)
  • Sprinkles or extra white chocolate chips for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Crush Ingredients: Use a food processor or rolling pin to crush the freeze-dried strawberries and shortbread cookies into a fine crumb. This creates the flavorful coating that gives the puppy chow its signature strawberry shortcake taste.
  2. Prepare Cereal: Place the Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, making sure the bowl is big enough to mix the coated cereal without spilling.
  3. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips along with the optional coconut oil in 20-second intervals. Stir well between each interval until the mixture is completely smooth and melted.
  4. Coat Cereal: Pour the melted white chocolate evenly over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently fold and mix to coat every piece without crushing the cereal, ensuring a light and even chocolate coverage.
  5. Add Flavor Coating: In a large zip-top bag, combine the powdered sugar, crushed freeze-dried strawberry powder, and crushed cookie crumbs. Add the chocolate-coated cereal into the bag, seal it tightly, and shake vigorously until all pieces are well coated with the strawberry cookie mixture.
  6. Set: Spread the coated mixture onto a baking sheet or large surface and let it cool and set for about 10 to 15 minutes. This allows the chocolate to firm up and the coating to stick properly.
  7. Serve or Store: Garnish with mini marshmallows, extra crushed cookies, sprinkles, or additional white chocolate chips if desired. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container for storage. This snack keeps well at room temperature for up to a week.

Notes

  • Using coconut oil or shortening is optional but helps achieve a smoother and glossier melted chocolate.
  • Be gentle when mixing to avoid breaking the cereal pieces.
  • Freeze-dried strawberries are preferred over fresh for a stronger flavor without adding moisture.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunchiness.
  • Feel free to customize the coating with different cookie crumbs or add sprinkles for a festive touch.

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