Pistachio Puppy Chow (Print Version)
A delightful cereal treat coated in white chocolate and pistachio pudding mix for a sweet, nutty flavor that's irresistibly snackable.
# Ingredients:
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2/3 cup powdered sugar
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3.4-oz box instant pistachio pudding mix
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1/4 tsp almond extract
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5 cups rice Chex cereal
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2 cups white chocolate melting wafers
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1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
# Steps:
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Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside. Line a work surface or baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
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In a gallon-size zip-top bag, combine powdered sugar and dry pistachio pudding mix. Seal bag and shake to mix.
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Add almond extract to the bag, then seal and shake again to incorporate.
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In a separate medium microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate wafers and butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, then remove and stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second increments, just until melted and smooth.
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Pour chocolate mixture over Chex cereal in the large mixing bowl and gently stir to coat the cereal with the chocolate, working quickly before the chocolate hardens.
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Transfer the cereal mixture to the zip-top bag. Seal bag and shake, coating the cereal with the sugar mixture.
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Spread cereal mixture out onto lined surface. Allow to cool completely.
# Notes:
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White chocolate chips can be difficult to work with, as they can sometimes seize up and harden when heating. I've found using high-quality white chocolate melting wafers works best, along with heating for short increments of time. I like the Ghirardelli brand of melting wafers best. You could also use vanilla almond bark, if preferred.
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For a more intense pistachio flavor, you can decrease the powdered sugar to 1/3 cup and add a second package of instant pistachio pudding mix.