Description
Christmas Puppy Chow is a festive, sweet snack mix featuring rice cereal coated in creamy melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, dusted with confectioners sugar and sprinkled with colorful holiday M&M's. This crunchy, chocolaty treat is perfect for holiday parties or a cozy snack during the winter season.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Coating
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Main Mix
- 9 cups rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- Holiday M&M's (1 to 2 cups, to taste)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter to a large, microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval until the mixture is smooth and the chocolate has completely melted. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Coat Cereal: Add the rice Chex cereal to the bowl with the chocolate mixture. Gently toss the cereal to coat each piece evenly, being careful not to break the cereal pieces.
- Sugar Coating: Transfer the coated cereal mixture into a large zip-top bag. Add the confectioners sugar, seal the bag securely, and gently shake and toss the mixture inside the bag to coat all the cereal pieces thoroughly. If your bag is small, divide the mixture and sugar into batches to ensure even coating.
- Add M&M's and Serve: Pour the coated cereal into a large serving bowl and stir in the holiday M&M’s. Serve immediately or store as desired.
Notes
- This recipe is intended for human consumption only; not safe for dogs.
- Store Christmas Puppy Chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Alternatively, refrigerate for up to one week; many enjoy it chilled for a crisp texture.
- Be gentle when tossing the cereal to avoid breaking it.
- You can customize the amount of holiday M&M’s according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
