Description
Christmas Puppy Chow is a festive, sweet treat made with chocolate, peanut butter, and Chex cereal, coated in powdered sugar and sprinkled with holiday M&M's. Perfect for sharing at holiday parties or enjoying as a seasonal snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Cereal Mix
- 9 cups rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
Extras
- 1 cup holiday M&M’s
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter: Add the chocolate chips and peanut butter to a large, microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until the mixture is smooth and the chocolate has melted. Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Coat the Cereal: Add the Chex cereal to the bowl and gently toss to coat each piece with the chocolate mixture, being careful not to break the cereal.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Spoon the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag. Pour the confectioners sugar into the bag, seal it tightly, and gently shake to coat the cereal evenly. Repeat in batches if necessary.
- Add Holiday M&M’s and Serve: Pour the coated cereal into a serving bowl, add the holiday M&M’s, mix lightly, and enjoy immediately or store for later.
Notes
- This treat is not for dogs; it is intended for human consumption only.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to one week.
- For best texture and freshness, enjoy the Puppy Chow chilled straight from the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
