Saturday, March 17, 2012

Cake Batter Puppy Chow

If you have a serious sweet tooth, you have to try cake batter puppy chow! It's like licking the beater and the frosting spatula at the same time!


Okay, so we didn't really follow a recipe, so you may need to adjust the amounts a bit!

8 cups Chex Cereal
I block of almond bark (yes, I know a "block" doesn't tell you much, but it doesn't have to be exact.)
1 box cake mix - I highly recommend funfetti
1 or 2 cups powdered sugar


Step 1: Melt the almond bark. Use a double boiler or the microwave on half-power for 30 seconds to 1 minute at a time. (Be careful to not allow any water into the almond bark or it will seize and ruin your day.) The hardest part is breaking it into chunks. Use those muscles!
Step 2: Measure out the Chex into a large bowl.




Step 3: Pour melted almond bark over Chex.



Step 4: Mix!


Don't feel bad if you can't mix as crazy fast as Breanna. She must have been practicing for her close-up!


Step 5: Dump into a zip-top bag. Add powdered sugar and cake mix to the bag.

Okay, not the best picture. That is what we're doing though!

Step 6: Shake it!


Now doesn't that look like fun?


Step 7: Remove puppy chow from excess powdered sugar. This seems like it should be a fairly simple task, and we found there are two ways you could do it:

Use a slotted spoon to scoop it out like Mikala,


Or use a strainer over a garbage bag like me!


Step 8: Devour! (I would recommend having a large glass of milk nearby!)




13.1

It's official!! My dad and I are officially registered for the Fox Cities Half Marathon in September. We will be running together to celebrate his 50th birthday!!!

...So much for, "I only run when I have to - when the ice cream truck is going 60." -- Maybe there will be ice cream at the finish? :)