CUPID CHOW RECIPE
A sweet and crunchy snack mix coated in white chocolate with festive pink and red candies. Perfect for Valentine’s Day treats and gifting.
Ingredients
For the Cupid Chow:
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup valentine M&M’s
- ¼ cup sprinkles
Instructions
Prepare Cereal:
- Place Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
Melt Mixture:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips and peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
Coat Cereal:
- Pour melted mixture over cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
Add Sugar Coating:
- Transfer coated cereal into a large zip-top bag. Add powdered sugar and shake until fully coated.
Add Toppings:
- Spread onto parchment paper to cool. Mix in M&M’s and sprinkles once cooled.
Serve:
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Can be prepared a day in advance for parties.
- Variations: Swap peanut butter with almond butter if preferred.
- Serving Suggestions: Package in cute bags for gifting.
- Allergy-Friendly: Use nut-free butter alternative if needed.
- Storage Tips: Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.