Description
A delightful and festive treat perfect for Valentine’s Day, combining chocolate and cherry flavors in a fun puppy chow mix.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup cherry-flavored powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cherry candies (optional)
- 1/2 cup sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, measure out the Rice Chex cereal and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and gently stir until all pieces are coated.
- In a separate bag or bowl, combine the cherry-flavored powdered sugar with the coated cereal. Shake or stir until evenly coated.
- If desired, mix in cherry candies and sprinkles for added decoration.
- Spread the puppy chow on a baking sheet to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize with different flavors of powdered sugar or candies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg