Lemon Puppy Chow
Lemon Puppy Chow is a zesty, irresistible treat that’s bursting with sweet, citrus flavor. Crispy Chex cereal is coated in a blend of lemon juice and white chocolate, then finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar and lemon cake mix!
Servings: 9 people
Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz) box rice Chex cereal or 9 cups
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tbsp lemon zest divided, from about 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp lemon juice from 1 large lemon
- 1 (12 oz) bag white chocolate chips or 2 cups
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup lemon cake mix
Instructions
- Heat-treat your lemon cake mix by pouring it into a microwave safe bowl and microwaving for 60-90 seconds, stirring halfway through, then set aside to cool completely.
- Add the Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, then set aside for later.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine melted butter, lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Add the white chocolate chips into a separate microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between, until melted and smooth.
- Pour the butter and lemon mixture into your bowl of Chex cereal, along with the melted white chocolate, then gently mix until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Combine the powdered sugar with your heat-treated lemon cake mix from earlier, then pour this into the bowl of Chex and toss to coat.
- Transfer the puppy chow onto a baking sheet, spread it into an even layer and let cool completely.
- Sprinkle the remaining lemon zest evenly over the puppy chow for added flavor and a pop of color.