christmas puppy chow
Christmas Puppy Chow is a festive and delicious snack mix made with Chex cereal, chocolate, and festive toppings. It's a perfect holiday treat that’s easy to make and great for sharing at parties or as a gift.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 microwave-safe bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 8 cups Rice Chex cereal about 1 box
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter For a nut-free version, use sun butter instead.
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup holiday-themed M&M's or candy-coated chocolates
- 1 cup festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave on high for 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. This usually takes about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract once the mixture is fully melted.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the Rice Chex cereal. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir with a rubber spatula until all the cereal is evenly coated.
- Add the powdered sugar to a large zip-top bag. Carefully transfer the coated Chex mixture into the bag, seal it, and shake until all pieces are coated in powdered sugar.
- Pour the puppy chow onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out to cool.
- Once cooled, mix in the holiday-themed M&M's and sprinkles on top of the puppy chow.
- Allow the mixture to set for about 10 minutes before serving or packaging.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
You can substitute the Rice Chex with other cereals if desired, but the texture may vary.
For a nut-free version, you can use sun butter instead of peanut butter.