Cake Batter Puppy Chow Recipe
Cake Batter Puppy Chow is a fun and delicious snack mix made with crispy Rice Chex cereal coated in a smooth blend of white chocolate, butter, and extracts, then tossed with colorful sprinkles and powdered sugar for a sweet and festive treat. Perfect for parties, gifts, or anytime indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 cups of Puppy Chow 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 and ½ cups (135g) Rice Chex® cereal
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, cut into 8 slices
- 8 ounces (227g) high quality white chocolate (preferably white vanilla melting wafers)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup (134g) sprinkles
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Pour 4 and ½ cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large bowl and set aside, ensuring it’s ready for coating.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt ¼ cup of sliced unsalted butter along with 8 ounces of high quality white chocolate, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir constantly at low heat until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat immediately.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal in the large bowl. Stir gently to evenly coat all the cereal pieces without breaking them.
- Add Sprinkles: Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag or container with a tight-fitting lid. Add ⅔ cup of sprinkles, then shake gently to disperse them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Add 1 cup of powdered sugar to the bag or container. Seal tightly and shake vigorously until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated with powdered sugar.
- Cool and Store: Spread the coated cereal onto a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper and allow it to cool and set. Once cooled, discard any excess powdered sugar. Store the puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
- White chocolate: Avoid using white chocolate chips as they contain stabilizers that make melting difficult and can cause the mixture to seize. Use white vanilla melting flavored wafers for the smoothest melt.
- Low heat: It is crucial to use low heat and stir constantly when melting the mixture to avoid burning or seizing.
- Extracts: Add almond and vanilla extracts at the very start of the melting process. Adding extracts later can cause the chocolate mixture to seize.
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