Description
Christmas Puppy Chow is a festive and delicious snack mix featuring a chocolate-peanut butter coating over crunchy rice Chex cereal, dusted with confectioners sugar and studded with holiday M&M’s. This easy no-bake treat is perfect for holiday parties and gift-giving.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Coating
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Snack Mix
- 9 cups rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 cup holiday M&M’s
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter: 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 until smooth and the chocolate is completely melted.
- Add Butter and Vanilla: Stir the ⅓ cup melted butter and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract into the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
- Combine with Cereal: Pour the 9 cups of rice Chex cereal into the bowl and gently toss with the chocolate mixture, being careful not to break the cereal pieces. Ensure the cereal is evenly coated.
- Coat with Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag. Add the 3 cups of confectioners sugar, seal the bag tightly, and gently shake until the cereal is thoroughly coated with sugar. Repeat in batches if necessary.
- Add M&M’s and Serve: Pour the coated cereal into a bowl, stir in the holiday M&M’s, and serve immediately. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This treat is intended for human consumption only and should not be given to dogs.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to one week for best freshness.
- For a firmer texture and cooler treat, enjoy straight from the fridge.
- If you don’t have holiday M&M’s, regular M&M’s can be used as a substitute.
- Microwave heating times may vary; stir thoroughly to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
