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Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow Recipe

Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow Recipe
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Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow is a delightful and easy-to-make snack mix combining crispy Rice Chex cereal, creamy white chocolate, and the vibrant flavors of freeze-dried strawberries, strawberry cake mix, and crushed Golden Oreos. This pink-hued, sweet treat is perfect for parties, dessert tables, or anytime you crave a fun and fruity snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 5 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup Golden Oreos, crushed
  • 1/4 cup strawberry cake mix

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cereal: Place the Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside to make coating easier after melting the chocolate.
  2. Melt the white chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
  3. Coat the cereal: Pour the melted white chocolate over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently stir to ensure every cereal piece is evenly coated with the white chocolate.
  4. Mix dry coating ingredients: In a large gallon-sized Ziploc bag, combine the powdered sugar, strawberry cake mix, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and crushed Golden Oreos. This dry mixture will add flavor and texture.
  5. Combine coated cereal with dry mix: Transfer the white chocolate-coated cereal into the Ziploc bag with the dry ingredients. Seal the bag tightly and shake well until all pieces are evenly coated and take on a pretty pink hue.
  6. Set and serve: Pour the coated snack mix onto a baking sheet and allow it to cool and set for about 15 minutes. Once set, serve immediately or store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Crushing the freeze-dried strawberries finely helps evenly distribute the strawberry flavor without large chunks.
  • You can substitute coconut oil with any neutral oil or butter, but coconut oil helps keep the chocolate smooth and shiny.
  • Be gentle when mixing to avoid crushing the cereal pieces too much.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week for the best texture and flavor.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free if you use gluten-free Rice Chex and ensure the cake mix and Oreos are gluten-free versions.

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