If strawberry shortcake and snack mix had a wildly delicious love child, this would be it.This Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow is the no-bake snack of your pink party dreams. Think crunchy rice Chex mix, coated in melty vanilla almond bark and strawberry candy melts, dusted in powdered sugar, and tossed with freeze-dried strawberries, white chocolate chips, and just enoughvanilla Oreos to make you question your snack loyalty forever. It’s a 10-minute dessert recipe that’s ridiculously easy, and kinda hard to share.
Tools & Equipment
- 2 large gallon-size zip-top bags
- 2 microwave-safe bowls
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Spoon or rubber spatula
Step 1: Gather your ingredients.
Step 2: Add 4 c of Chex to each large zipper bag; fold over the top so it gaps open. For less mess, you’ll want a wide “mouth” on each when you pour in the melted chocolate.
Step 3: Melt the pink chocolate and add to one baggie; seal and shake gently but thoroughly. Do the same for the other bag with white chocolate. You should now have one bag of white-coated chex and one bag of pink-coated chex.
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Step 4: Transfer both baggies of coated mixture to a large bowl. Then add the Oreos, dried strawberries, and white chips.
Step 5: Stir gently to combine.
Step 6: Enjoy immediately or seal tightly and keep at room temp up to four days.
Tips for Success
- Add a splash of oil to your strawberry candy melts if they’re too thick—melt first, then mix in a tiny bit until smooth.
- Toss in a few sprinkles that match your event, a handful of decadent Ruby chocolate melts, or pink M&Ms to add to the tasty fun.
- For crunch variety, break your vanilla Oreos into a mix of big and small pieces.
- Use a light hand when mixing the final snack—Chex cereal breaks easily!
- Make this ahead! It stays crisp and fresh for up to 4 days if stored in an airtight container.
- Heavy ingredients like the Oreos or chips start to sink to the bottom of a bag or bowl. Give it a gentle toss before serving if it’s been sitting for a day or so.
Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow
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Ingredients
- 8 c Rice Chex cereal divided
- 1 c vanilla almond bark
- 1 c pink strawberry candy melts or Ruby chocolate, if you’re extra fancy
- ⅔ c powdered sugar divided
- 1 oz freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 c white chocolate chips
- 20 vanilla “Golden” Oreos broken into medium and large chunks
Instructions
- Prep the cerealAdd 4 c of Rice Chex cereal into each of the two large gallon-sized zip-top bags.
- Make the vanilla batchIn a microwave-safe bowl, melt the vanilla almond bark in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until fully smooth. Pour the melted bark over one bag of cereal. Seal and shake to coat evenly.Add ⅓ c of powdered sugar to the same bag, seal, and shake again until coated.
- Make the strawberry batchIn another bowl, melt the strawberry candy melts using the same method. (If the mixture seems thick, stir in a small splash (1 teaspoon or so) of vegetable oil.)Pour the melted candy over the second bag of cereal. Seal and shake to coat. Add the remaining ⅓ c powdered sugar, seal, and shake again.
- Assemble the mixPour both bags of coated cereal into a large bowl. Gently stir in the freeze-dried strawberries, white chocolate chips, and Oreo chunks until evenly combined.
- Serve & storeServe immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
The bottom line
This Oreo puppy chow mix is snack mix gone glam. Whether you’re hosting a baby shower, gender reveal party (girls rule!), Valentine’s bash, or just need a quick dessert idea that makes everyone ask for the recipe—this is it. No oven, no fuss, just sweet party mix perfection in one dreamy, pink-coated bowl.
