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 unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cherry-flavored candies
- 1/2 cup red sprinkles
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.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and gently stir until all pieces are coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal to a large resealable bag or a bowl, add the powdered sugar, and shake or stir until evenly coated.
- Add the cherry-flavored candies and red sprinkles, mixing gently to combine.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
- Once cooled, serve in a festive bowl or package as gifts.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute with other flavored candies or sprinkles for different occasions.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
- 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: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg