Description
This Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow recipe is the ultimate sweet and salty snack that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Made with crispy Rice Chex, creamy white chocolate, and festive M&Ms, this pink treat is perfect for sharing with loved ones. Gluten-free and easily customizable, it’s a must-have holiday dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups Rice Chex cereal (or Corn Chex)
- 1 cup mini pretzels (gluten-free optional)
- 10 ounces white melting chocolate (e.g., Ghirardelli wafers)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (colored pink or left white)
- 6 ounces Valentine’s Day M&Ms
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace: Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Add Rice Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl.
- Color the powdered sugar: Place powdered sugar in a blender or food processor. Add pink gel food coloring and blend until evenly combined. Transfer to a zip-top bag.
- Melt the chocolate: Microwave white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until fully melted. Add 1 teaspoon of oil if using white chocolate chips.
- Coat the cereal: Pour melted chocolate over the cereal and gently mix until evenly coated.
- Shake to coat: Add half the coated cereal to the zip-top bag with powdered sugar. Seal and shake until fully coated.
- Combine and decorate: Add the mini pretzels to the remaining cereal mixture and toss gently. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with M&Ms and sprinkles, then layer the powdered sugar-coated cereal on top.
- Cool and serve: Allow the mix to cool for 20 minutes. Toss gently to break up chunks, then transfer to a serving bowl.
Notes
- For dairy-free, use vegan white chocolate and ensure all ingredients are allergen-friendly.
- Freeze-dried strawberries can be blended into the powdered sugar for a fruity twist.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1 cup
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day Puppy Chow, Valentine's Day Puppy Chow Recipe, Valentine’s Day snacks, Gluten-free desserts