Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow (Print Version)

White chocolate and strawberry-coated cereal for a sweet, crunchy snack that’s simple to prepare and fun to eat.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 oz package freeze-dried strawberries or strawberry powder
02 - 4 cups Rice or Corn Chex cereal
03 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
04 - 1/3 cup powdered sugar

# Steps:

01 - Process freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until a fine powder forms.
02 - Mix the strawberry powder with powdered sugar in a bowl until a uniform color is achieved.
03 - Pour the powdered mixture into a 1-gallon freezer bag and seal.
04 - Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
05 - Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal in a large bowl and gently fold to coat evenly without crushing the cereal.
06 - Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal to the freezer bag with the strawberry-sugar mixture. Seal the bag and gently shake to coat each piece evenly.
07 - Spread the coated cereal on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.