Description

Red Velvet Puppy Chow is a quick and festive no-bake snack made with chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy Chex cereal coated in a vibrant red velvet finish. Perfect for Valentine’s Day parties, holidays, or easy sweet snacking.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
9 cups rice Chex cereal
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons red powdered food coloring

Instructions

Add chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for 1 minute, then stir until partially melted.
Microwave an additional 30 seconds and stir until smooth.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Place Chex cereal in a large bowl.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal.
Gently toss until evenly coated.
Add powdered sugar and red food coloring.
Toss or shake until all cereal pieces are fully coated.
Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use powdered food coloring for best texture and color. Shake the mixture in a large zip-top bag for easy and even coating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 220
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg

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