Lemonade Puppy Chow Snack (Printable)
Zesty white chocolate and lemon coated cereal squares 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 to have ready for coating.
02 - Place the rice cereal squares in a large mixing bowl, ensuring ample space for coating.
03 - Combine white chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 minutes total.
04 - Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest until fully incorporated into the melted chocolate mixture.
05 - Pour the melted mixture over the cereal. Gently fold with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
06 - In a large zip-top bag, combine powdered sugar and instant lemonade mix. Seal and shake to blend.
07 - Add the coated cereal to the bag. Seal and shake vigorously until all pieces are well-coated with the powdered mixture.
08 - Spread the puppy chow onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Let cool and set for about 10 minutes before serving or storing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tangy lemonade powder and fresh citrus creates this incredibly bright flavor that somehow still feels comforting and familiar.
- It comes together in under 15 minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into it than you actually did.
02 -
- Work somewhat quickly once that chocolate is melted, because it starts setting up fast and you want everything evenly coated.
- The lemonade mix can clump if your kitchen is humid, so break up any chunks before adding it to the powdered sugar.
03 -
- Zest your lemon before squeezing it, it's so much easier to handle and you get more zest that way.
- If the chocolate seems too thick after melting, add just a tiny splash more butter rather than more liquid.