Funfetti Puppy Chow
With only 5 ingredients, this Funfetti Puppy Chow is a fun and easy treat to serve to family and friends!
A FUN SPRINKLED TREAT
Whether you call it Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies, you cannot deny that it is one irresistible treat! For this recipe, we made a Funfetti version (of course, with sprinkles!) You really can’t go wrong with this super easy recipes. Not only is it fun for kids, it’s also a favorite of adults. This is one recipe that we love to make at home when that sweet tooth is calling and we want something simple to whip up. You only need a handful of ingredients and no baking is involved! So if you are looking for a tasty treat to satisfy your friends and family, then you need to make this Funfetti Puppy Chow recipe.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Yes, you can if you prefer. Heat treating is where you bake or microwave flour to kill off any potential bacteria that might be exist in the flour. You can spread the dry cake mix evenly on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake it at 350 degrees F for about 5 minutes. Allow it to cool completely before continuing with the recipe.
For this recipe, since it is flavored, if you are going to use another flavor (besides the regular rice Chex), I would only recommend corn. That would be the best other than the rice that we use in this recipe. It won’t mess with the final taste of the recipe.
Absolutely! This will work with any and all of your favorite cake mix flavors! Chocolate, lemon, strawberry, yellow, etc. You can still add the sprinkles for added color but it would not be necessary.
We prefer using non-pareils for this recipe (the little tiny colored candy balls). They are smaller and are more apt to stick to the cereal itself and less likely to “bleed” from the heat. You can also use “jimmies” (the longer, thinner colored candy sprinkles). They are larger but can be used in a pinch if you want. Also you can switch out the colors of your sprinkles for different holidays!
If you can’t find white candy melts or do not want to use them, you can use white chocolate chips or almond bark for this recipe.
This is best stored in the refrigerator where it doesn’t have a chance to melt, store in an airtight container or ziptop bag and it will keep for up to 10 days. This can also be frozen! You can make it ahead of time and freeze it in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving. I actually love to eat this when it is cold!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- rice chex cereal
- white candy melts
- sprinkles
- funfetti cake mix
- powdered sugar
HOW TO MAKE FUNFETTI PUPPY CHOW:
Add the cereal to a large bowl. Set aside. In a medium sized, microwave safe bowl, add the white candy melts. Microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth and completely melted.
Add the melted candy to the cereal. Gently toss with a rubber spatula, making sure not to crush the cereal pieces.
Add the sprinkles in by the tablespoon, gently stirring the whole time.
Add the cake mix and powdered sugar to a large freezer bag, seal it, and shake to mix it. Open the bag, add the candy-coated cereal, close the bag, and gently shake to coat the cereal. If there is too much cereal, you may have to work in batches. It is complete when the cereal is coated and is no longer sticky. If the cereal is not coated enough, add more cake mix by the tablespoon.
Serve at room temperature.
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Funfetti Puppy Chow
Ingredients
- 5 cups rice chex cereal
- 10 ounces white candy melts
- ½ cup sprinkles
- 1 cup funfetti cake mix
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add the cereal to a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium sized, microwave safe bowl, add the white candy melts. Microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth and completely melted.
- Add the melted candy to the cereal. Gently toss with a rubber spatula, making sure not to crush the cereal pieces.
- Add the sprinkles in by the tablespoon, gently stirring the whole time.
- Add the cake mix and powdered sugar to a large freezer bag, seal it, and shake to mix it.
- Open the bag, add the candy-coated cereal, close the bag, and gently shake to coat the cereal. If there is too much cereal, you may have to work in batches.
- It is complete when the cereal is coated and is no longer sticky. If the cereal is not coated enough, add more cake mix by the tablespoon.
- Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use other cake mix flavors if you’d like to switch it up.
- You can heat treat your cake mix to ensure no bacteria is in it.
- We like to use non pareils for this recipe but jimmies can be used as well.
- You can use corn chex instead of rice.
- This can be frozen, see my tips above.
- Substitute the white candy melts for white chocolate chips or almond bark.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
