Yield
9 servings
Time
1 hour 20 minutes
Classic puppy chow gets a makeover with decadent red velvet and colorful M&M's. This red velvet puppy chow is perfect for everyday snacking or a festive gift.
‣ 1 1/4 cup white chocolate, chips or roughly chopped bar ‣ 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chips or roughly chopped bar ‣ 4 ounce cream cheese, softened ‣ 2 tablespoon milk ‣ 2 cup dry red velvet cake mix ‣ 1 cup powdered sugar ‣ 9 cup Chex cereal, (roughly 1 12oz box) ‣ candy or sprinkles, optional
1
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate per package instructions, then mix until smooth.
2
Add the cream cheese and milk, then mix well.
3
In a 13 quart mixing bowl, pour the melted chocolate over the Chex cereal. Use a spatula to gently toss to coat the cereal in chocolate.
4
In a ZipLoc bag, add the red velvet cake mix and powdered sugar, then gently shake the bag to mix them together.
5
Working in batches, scoop in a portion of the coated Chex cereal, seal the bag, then shake to coat the cereal in red velvet mixture. Repeat this step until all the puppy chow is coated.
6
Spread the puppy chow out on a flat surface (like a baking sheet) and allow it to cool, dry, and set. If desired, add festive candies or sprinkles.