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Colorful coconut snowball cookies with sprinkles in a white bowl on a wooden table.

Birthday Cake Puppy Chow

A fast, no-bake party snack that tastes like funfetti cake in crunchy, sweet bites. Rice Chex gets coated in warm vanilla-white chocolate, tossed with heat-treated cake mix and powdered sugar, then finished with rainbow sprinkles for the ultimate celebration mix.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips (or vanilla candy coating)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces (or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups dry white or yellow cake mix, heat-treated and cooled
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies or confetti style)
  • pinch of fine salt (optional, to balance sweetness)

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment. Add the Rice Chex to a very large mixing bowl.
  • Heat-treat the cake mix for safety: spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes. Cool completely and break up any small clumps.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring well between each, until melted and smooth (about 1–2 minutes total). If using candy coating, melt according to package directions.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and a small pinch of salt (optional) until the coating is glossy and fragrant.
  • Pour the warm coating over the cereal. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold until all pieces are evenly coated without crushing the cereal.
  • In a large zip-top bag, combine the cooled, heat-treated cake mix and powdered sugar. Add the coated cereal, seal, and shake until every piece is evenly covered and matte.
  • Spread the puppy chow onto the prepared baking sheet and let cool until the coating is set, 10–15 minutes. Sprinkle the rainbow sprinkles over the cooled mix and toss gently to distribute.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23g
Keyword Birthday Cake Puppy Chow, Chex mix dessert, Funfetti snack mix, Muddy Buddies, No-bake party snack
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