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Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow

Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow

The ultimate sweet treat for any occasion, Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with crunchy cereal. Perfectly festive with candy and strawberries, this quick and easy recipe is a must-try for your next gathering. Make it tonight and enjoy a delightful taste of nostalgia!
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 – 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup Red, white, and pink chocolate covered candies
  • 1.2 ounces Freeze dried strawberries

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Add the peanut butter, chocolate chips, and butter to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 seconds increments and stir in between until the chocolate in fully melted. Add the vanilla extract and stir.
  2. To a large mixing bowl add the rice Chex cereal. Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the cereal and stir thoroughly (but gently) until each piece of cereal is coated.
  3. Pour the chocolate coated cereal to a gallon sized Ziploc bag. Add the powdered sugar to the Ziploc bag, seal and shake gently until the cereal is coated in powdered sugar.
  4. Spread puppy chow on parchment paper and allow to cool until chocolate is set.
  5. Sprinkle chocolate coated candies and freeze dried strawberries over puppy chow and enjoy!
  6. Store leftover puppy chow in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Tip 1: When combining the cereal and chocolate peanut butter mixture, stir gently and try not to over mix.
  • Tip 2: Allow it to cool slightly before adding the powdered sugar.
  • Tip 3: Don’t be afraid to add more powdered sugar if you end up with large clumps.