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Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow

A sweet, crunchy no-bake snack mix coated in strawberry white chocolate and powdered sugar, inspired by classic strawberry shortcake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Mix
  • 6 cups rice square cereal
  • 1.5 cups white chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup strawberry cake mix (heat-treated)
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • Large zip-top bag

Method
 

  1. Measure cereal into a large bowl.
  2. Melt white chocolate chips and butter until smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
  4. Pour mixture over cereal and gently fold to coat.
  5. Combine powdered sugar, cake mix, and salt in a zip-top bag.
  6. Add coated cereal to bag and shake until evenly covered.
  7. Spread on baking sheet and let set before serving.

Notes

Heat-treat cake mix before using. Store in airtight container up to 5 days.