Description
Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow is a delightful and easy-to-make sweet treat that captures the essence of love and celebration. This delectable snack combines creamy white chocolate with a hint of strawberry flavor, creating a perfect dessert for any occasion, whether it’s a romantic dinner or a casual gathering with friends. With its vibrant colors from red and pink M&M’s, this Puppy Chow is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a standout addition to any dessert table. Best of all, this no-bake recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare, ensuring you can whip up this charming treat in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups rice chex cereal
- 10 oz white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening
- 2 drops of red gel food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup red and pink M&M’s
Instructions
- Place the rice chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- In a heat-proof dish, combine the white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Melt using a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Stir in the red food coloring and strawberry extract until well blended.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir to coat each piece evenly.
- Transfer powdered sugar into a Ziploc bag or large container, add the coated cereal, seal tightly, and shake until all pieces are coated.
- Mix in the red and pink M&M’s before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 45g
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg