Description

This Orange Creamsicle Puppy Chow recipe is a no-bake citrus dessert snack made with Chex cereal, white chocolate, orange gelatin, and powdered sugar. It’s easy, sweet, and perfect for parties, snack tables, or gift bags. A nostalgic orange-vanilla flavor twist on classic muddy buddies that everyone will love.

Ingredients

6 cups Rice Chex cereal

1 cup white chocolate chips

3 tablespoons orange gelatin powder

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons butter

1 pinch salt

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Instructions

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, butter, and salt. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.

2. Stir vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.

3. Mix in the orange gelatin powder until fully dissolved and combined.

4. Add Rice Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl.

5. Pour the orange-chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold until coated.

6. Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag with powdered sugar.

7. Shake well until every piece is covered in sugar.

8. Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool.

9. Store in an airtight container once fully cooled.

Notes

This is a no-bake treat, so be careful not to overheat the chocolate.

For a zesty boost, add a little fresh orange zest to the coating.

Make sure the coated cereal is fully cooled before storing to keep it crisp.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 220
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg