Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow

 

Ingredients

For the Main Component:

9 cups rice cereal squares

1 1/2 cups white chocolate melting wafers

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Secondary Component:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup strawberry cake mix (dry)

1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, pulverized into powder

For the Sauce / Layer / Topping:

1 cup mini marshmallows

1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberry pieces

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

For Garnish (optional):

1 tsp pink sanding sugar

1/4 cup crumbled shortbread cookies

Directions

Place rice cereal in a very large mixing bowl and set

aside.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate

wafers and butter.

Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between,

until the mixture is completely smooth.

Stir the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate.

Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and toss

gently with a rubber spatula until every piece is evenly

coated.

In a large gallon-sized resealable bag, combine the

powdered sugar, dry strawberry cake mix, and strawberry

powder.

Transfer the coated cereal into the bag, seal tightly, and

shake vigorously until the cereal is fully coated in the

pink sugar mixture.

Spread the mixture out on a parchment-lined baking

sheet to cool and set.

Once set, toss the cereal with mini marshmallows,

strawberry pieces, and white chocolate chips.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutritional Info (per serving, serves 12)