Introduction

Cake Batter Puppy Chow is a delightful and colorful snack that combines crispy cereal, creamy white chocolate, and festive sprinkles. It’s perfect for parties, movie nights, or just a sweet treat to enjoy anytime.

A clear glass bowl filled with small square-shaped snack pieces covered with a white powder coating and colorful round sprinkles in red, yellow, blue, green, orange, and purple, piled high inside the bowl and spilling out onto a white marbled surface, showing a dense cluster of the same lightly textured pieces with visible sprinkles all over. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

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
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup (134g) sprinkles
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

Instructions

Step 1: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and white chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted.
Step 2: Stir in the almond and vanilla extracts until evenly mixed.
Step 3: Add the Rice Chex® cereal to the chocolate mixture. Gently fold until every piece is coated.
Step 4: Sprinkle the cereal mixture evenly with the colorful sprinkles, folding carefully to distribute without crushing the sprinkles.
Step 5: Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or a container with a tight lid. Add the powdered sugar, seal, and shake gently until the cereal is fully coated in sugar.
Step 6: Spread the puppy chow out on parchment paper or a baking sheet to cool and set before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use high quality white chocolate for a richer flavor and smoother coating.
To add a nutty twist, toss in chopped toasted almonds or pecans with the cereal before coating.
Swap sprinkles for mini chocolate chips or crushed candy for different texture and flavor.
If you don’t have almond extract, an extra ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract works well too.

Storage

Store cake batter puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, keep it in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. Before serving, let refrigerated puppy chow come to room temperature for best texture. It’s not recommended to microwave as it may melt the coating and sprinkles.

How to Serve

This image shows a clear glass bowl full of small, bite-sized square pieces covered in a white coating with colorful round sprinkles in red, yellow, blue, green, and purple scattered all over them. In front of the bowl, many pieces are spread out on a white marbled surface, showing their light texture and crunchy look, with the sprinkles adding a fun pop of color all over. The arrangement highlights the mixture of creamy white with bright dots in a casual, inviting way. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other cereals instead of Rice Chex®?

Yes, you can substitute with other crunchy cereals like Corn Chex® or Crispix® for a similar texture and taste.

How do I keep the sprinkles from melting?

Gently fold the sprinkles into the mixture after it’s slightly cooled, and avoid overheating the chocolate to prevent melting and color bleeding.

Cake Batter Puppy Chow Recipe

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Cake Batter Puppy Chow is a delightful, sweet snack mix featuring crispy Rice Chex cereal coated in a luscious white chocolate mixture flavored with almond and vanilla extracts, then dusted with powdered sugar and colorful sprinkles. This treat is perfect for parties, snack time, or dessert lovers seeking a fun and easy-to-make candy-coated cereal mix.

Author: Isabella
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Cereal

4 and ½ cups (135g) Rice Chex® cereal

Chocolate Mixture

¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, cut into 8 slices
8 ounces (227g) high quality white chocolate
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coating & Toppings

⅔ cup (134g) sprinkles
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

Instructions

Melt Butter and White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and white chocolate. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
Add Extracts: Stir in almond extract and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture until evenly incorporated for a flavorful aroma and taste.
Combine with Cereal: Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large bowl. Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir to coat all pieces evenly without breaking the cereal.
Add Sprinkles: Sprinkle the ⅔ cup of sprinkles over the coated cereal mixture and gently fold them in to distribute the colors evenly.
Coat with Powdered Sugar: Transfer the mixture to a large resealable plastic bag or use a large bowl. Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake vigorously until every piece of cereal is coated with the powdered sugar for that classic puppy chow texture.
Cool and Serve: Spread the coated puppy chow on a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow it to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator until firm. Once set, break apart any clusters and serve.

Notes

Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and smooth finish.
Be gentle when stirring the coated cereal to avoid crushing the pieces.
Store the puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
For a festive twist, customize the sprinkles to match the occasion or season.

Keywords: Puppy Chow, Snack Mix, White Chocolate, Rice Chex, Sweet Snack, Party Treat