Deliciously Festive Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe You’ll Love!
A delightful and festive treat perfect for the holiday season, this Christmas Puppy Chow recipe combines sweet and crunchy elements for a snack everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup holiday-themed M&M’s
- 1 cup festive sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, measure out the Rice Chex cereal and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract to the melted mixture.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and gently stir until all pieces are coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal to a large resealable bag or a bowl, add the powdered sugar, and shake or stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet to cool.
- Once cooled, mix in the holiday-themed M&M’s and festive sprinkles.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunbutter.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg