Description
Crunchy, sweet, and dusted in powdered sugar with rich red velvet flavor, this no-bake Easy Red Velvet Puppy Chow is a fun and festive snack. Perfect for holidays, parties, or cozy nights in, it’s quick to make and a total crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
6 cups Rice Chex cereal
1 cup red candy melts
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons cream cheese powder (optional)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
1. In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the red candy melts and white chocolate chips together until smooth.
2. Stir in cocoa powder and cream cheese powder (if using) until fully incorporated into the melted mixture.
3. Add the Rice Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl. Pour the chocolate mixture over it and gently fold with a spatula until evenly coated.
4. Transfer the coated cereal to a large ziplock or paper bag. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake vigorously to coat.
5. Spread the puppy chow out on parchment paper to cool and dry for 10–15 minutes.
6. Once set, transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container for storage.
Notes
Use gel food coloring with white chocolate if red candy melts aren’t available.
Stir gently to avoid breaking the Chex cereal.
Store in a cool, dry place to keep powdered sugar coating intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: red velvet, puppy chow, snack mix, no-bake, chex mix