Lemonade Puppy Chow Snack Mix (Printable)

Zesty white chocolate and lemon coated cereal squares dusted with powdered sugar.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 6 cups rice cereal squares (such as Chex)

→ Coating

02 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)

→ Powdered Mix

06 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
07 - 1/4 cup instant lemonade drink mix (unsweetened)

# How To Make It:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
02 - Place the rice cereal squares in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted (about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes total).
04 - Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour the melted mixture over the cereal. Gently fold with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated.
06 - In a large zip-top bag, combine powdered sugar and instant lemonade mix.
07 - Add the coated cereal to the bag. Seal and shake vigorously until all pieces are well-coated.
08 - Spread the puppy chow onto the prepared baking sheet to cool and set for about 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of tart lemonade mix and creamy white chocolate creates that perfect sweet and tangy balance that keeps you reaching for just one more handful
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat but looks like you spent way more time on it, making it ideal for last minute gatherings
02 -
  • Microwaving white chocolate can seize up and turn grainy if you overheat it, so stick to those short 30 second intervals and be patient
  • The mixture will feel wet when you first coat the cereal, but once you add the powdered sugar mix and let it set, it dries into perfect puppy chow texture
03 -
  • Use a really large ziplock bag, like gallon size, because you need plenty of room to shake everything around without the bag bursting
  • Let the white chocolate mixture cool for just a minute before pouring it over the cereal so it coats rather than melts the cereal pieces

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