Description
Valentine Cupid Chow is a festive, no-bake dessert perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day. A playful twist on puppy chow, crispy rice cereal is coated in smooth white chocolate, dusted with powdered sugar, and mixed with Valentine candies for color and crunch. Quick to make, crowd-pleasing, and easy to gift, this adorable treat shines at parties, school events, or cozy family nights. Ready in about 30 minutes and ideal for gifting or snack bowls; kid-friendly, colorful, and utterly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups rice cereal squares
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup Valentine M&M’s or candy hearts
- ½ cup pink and red sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Place cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour chocolate mixture over cereal and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or bowl with powdered sugar.
- Shake or toss until cereal is fully coated.
- Spread mixture onto parchment paper to cool completely.
- Once cooled, mix in Valentine candies and sprinkles.
- Serve in bowls or package for gifting.
Notes
- Tip: Use a large bowl to avoid spills when tossing with sugar.
- Make sure cereal is well coated but not overly crushed.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free white chocolate chips and peanut butter.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–4 days.
- Yield: 8–10 servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Valentine Cupid Chow, Valentine treats, no-bake dessert, puppy chow, white chocolate cereal treat, easy Valentine's Day recipe, party snack, giftable dessert