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Close-up of a bowl filled with Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow, featuring crunchy Chex cereal coated in a sweet strawberry-flavored white chocolate mixture and generously dusted with powdered sugar. Fresh strawberries are softly blurred in the background, highlighting the dessert's vibrant pink and white colors.

Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)

An easy no-bake Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow made with Rice Chex cereal, creamy white chocolate, strawberry gelatin, and powdered sugar. This sweet, crunchy snack tastes just like classic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars and is perfect for parties, holidays, or everyday snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 3-ounce box strawberry gelatin powder
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1½ cups white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Silicone spatula
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Large zip-top bag
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Melt the white chocolate chips and butter together in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently fold until evenly coated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the strawberry gelatin powder and powdered sugar.
  6. Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag, add the strawberry sugar mixture, seal, and shake until fully coated.
  7. Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Let cool for about 15 minutes before serving or storing.

Notes

Use high-quality white chocolate for the smoothest coating.
Don't overheat the chocolate.
Work quickly while the coating is warm.
Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Great for Valentine's Day, baby showers, birthday parties, and holiday dessert tables.