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White Chocolate Patriotic Puppy Chow

White chocolate patriotic puppy chow is a no-bake snack where Rice Chex gets glossy, sweetly coated, then finished with powdered sugar and red/blue sprinkles. Melt-and-fold coating keeps every piece crunchy, and a quick 10-minute set helps the sprinkles and chocolate cling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
set 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice Chex cereal
  • 9 cup Rice Chex cereal Measure cereal loosely for best crunch.
White chocolate coating
  • 2 cup white chocolate chips Use white chocolate chips for smooth melting.
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter Butter melts with the chips for a silky coating.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Stir in after melting for even flavor.
Powdered sugar coating
  • 1.5 cup powdered sugar Helps create the classic dusty finish.
Patriotic sprinkles
  • 0.5 cup red sprinkles Add while the coating is still tacky.
  • 0.5 cup blue sprinkles Add while the coating is still tacky.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Melt the white chocolate mixture
  1. Melt the white chocolate chips and unsalted butter together in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
  2. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
Coat the cereal
  1. Pour the Rice Chex cereal into a large bowl and pour the melted white chocolate mixture over top, gently folding to coat every piece.
  2. Transfer the coated cereal to a large gallon-sized bag with the powdered sugar, seal, and shake until fully coated and dusty.
Sprinkle and set
  1. Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined sheet pan and immediately sprinkle with red sprinkles and blue sprinkles while still tacky.
  2. Let set for 10 minutes before serving so the coating firms up.

Notes

Pro tip: Spread on the sheet pan right after coating so the sprinkles stick before the chocolate firms. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week; freezing is not recommended because the texture can soften. For a dairy-light option, use a dairy-free white chocolate baking bar and plant-based butter in the same amounts.