Looking for a quick, healthy, and oh-so-flavorful treat this Valentine's Day? Look no further than Pink Valentine Puppy Chow Mix! This simple recipe is perfect for surprising your loved ones with a homemade, festive treat. A sweet and crunchy snack mix that's dangerously addictive – trust me, I sneak a handful every time I walk past the bowl!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
I remember Valentine's Day growing up, my mom always made a batch of a special kind of puppy chow. It was always a messy, fun activity, and the resulting treat always tasted like love of home. I've adapted that memory into this Pink Valentine Puppy Chow Mix, infused it with vibrant flavors and colors that make it feel extra special for the occasion. It's a simple recipe that creates sweet memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex, Corn Chex, or Crispix cereal
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup (½ stick) butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (gel or liquid)
- Assorted Valentine's Day Sprinkles
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Melt: In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
- Mix: Stir in vanilla extract and a few drops of pink food coloring until you achieve your desired shade of pink.
- Coat: Pour the melted mixture over the cereal in a very large bowl. Gently stir until all the cereal is evenly coated.
- Shake: Place the powdered sugar in a large resealable bag. Add the coated cereal to the bag, seal, and shake well until all the cereal is coated with powdered sugar.
- Sprinkle: Spread the mixture on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with Valentine's Day sprinkles.
- Cool: Let the Pink Valentine Puppy Chow Mix cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Pink Valentine Puppy Chow Mix
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.1 cup white chocolate chips, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, ¼ cup butter
- Stir in vanilla extract and a few drops of pink food coloring until you achieve your desired shade of pink.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pink food coloring
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereal in a very large bowl. Gently stir until all the cereal is evenly coated.9 cups Rice Chex, Corn Chex, or Crispix cereal
- Place the powdered sugar in a large resealable bag. Add the coated cereal to the bag, seal, and shake well until all the cereal is coated with powdered sugar.1 cup powdered sugar
- Spread the mixture on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with Valentine’s Day sprinkles.Assorted Valentine’s Day Sprinkles
- Let the Pink Valentine Puppy Chow Mix cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.