Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this addictive Christmas Puppy Chow, a delightful mix of chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy Chex cereal, all coated in a sweet powdered sugar dusting. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy nights by the fire.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup red and green M&M’s
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Coat with Cereal: Gently fold in the Chex cereal, tossing until evenly coated.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or container with a tight lid. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake until the cereal is well coated. Spread on a baking sheet to cool completely.
- Final Touches: Once cooled, stir in M&M’s and sprinkles. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter or use white chocolate for variation.
- Add pretzels or mini marshmallows for extra texture and fun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes (microwave)
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
