Description
Delightful cupid chow recipe blends sweet chocolate and powdered sugar for a festive Valentine’s Day treat. Creamy chocolate-coated Chex cereal creates an irresistible snack you can’t stop munching.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (150 grams) Valentines Day M&Ms or chocolate candies
- 1 cup (175 grams) white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- ½ cup (125 grams) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (75 grams) heart-shaped sprinkles or other festive sprinkles
- 5 cups (150 grams) rice chex or corn chex cereal
- ¼ cup (60 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cereal Base: Pour Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, creating a light, crisp foundation for the sweet treat.
- Chocolate Fusion: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each cycle until smooth. Blend in vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Coating Technique: Drizzle the molten chocolate mixture over the cereal, gently folding to ensure each piece receives an even, luxurious chocolate coating.
- Sugar Transformation: Transfer the chocolate-covered cereal into a large zip-lock bag. Generously dust with powdered sugar, seal, and shake vigorously to create a complete, frost-like sugar coverage.
- Finishing Touches: Spread the sugared mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set for 10 minutes. Once cooled, carefully fold in Valentines M&Ms and festive sprinkles, creating a playful and colorful confection.
- Serving Suggestion: Immediately portion into decorative serving bowls or gift bags, presenting a delightful Valentine’s Day sweet treat that’s both visually appealing and irresistibly delicious.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Microwave chocolate in short 20-second bursts to prevent burning, stirring between each interval for smooth, glossy consistency.
- Sugar Coating Technique: Seal powdered sugar with cereal in a zip-lock bag and shake vigorously, ensuring complete and even coverage without clumping.
- Temperature Control: Allow chocolate-coated cereal to cool completely on parchment paper for crisp texture and prevent unnecessary melting of decorative M&Ms.
- Customization Flexibility: Swap M&Ms with seasonal sprinkles or alternative chocolate chips to adapt the recipe for different holidays or dietary preferences like gluten-free or vegan options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 244
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg