Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow – Sweet, Fruity, and Addictively Crunchy

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the cereal: Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
2. Melt the coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
3. Add vanilla: Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.
4. Coat the cereal: Pour the white chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex and gently toss with a spatula until the cereal is fully coated.
5. Mix the coating powder: In a separate bowl, stir together the strawberry jello powder and powdered sugar.
6. Shake to coat: Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag. Add the jello-sugar mixture. Seal the bag and shake well until the cereal is evenly coated and pink.
7. Cool and finish: Spread the coated cereal onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and harden. If using, sprinkle crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top for extra texture and strawberry flavor.

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