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Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe

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Christmas Puppy Chow is a festive, sweet snack mix featuring crispy Rice Chex cereal coated in a luscious blend of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, then dusted with powdered sugar and sprinkled with holiday-themed M&M’s for a colorful, crunchy treat perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 9 cups Rice Chex Cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (more or less as needed)
  • 1/2 cup Holiday M&M’s

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cereal: Place 9 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, ensuring it’s ready to be coated.
  2. Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/4 cup butter, and 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
  3. Add Vanilla: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture to enhance the flavor.
  4. Coat the Cereal: Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently stir using a spatula or spoon until every piece of cereal is thoroughly coated. Allow the mixture to cool for about 5 minutes so it sets slightly.
  5. Add Powdered Sugar: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar over the coated cereal. Stir continuously to ensure every cereal piece is evenly dusted. Add more powdered sugar if desired for extra sweetness and coating.
  6. Cool and Add M&M’s: Let the mixture cool completely to firm up the coating. Once cooled, fold in 1/2 cup of Holiday M&M’s to add a festive burst of color and crunch.
  7. Store: Transfer the Christmas Puppy Chow to an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Microwave the chocolate mixture in short intervals to prevent burning and ensure smooth melting.
  • Adjust the amount of powdered sugar based on how sweet and coated you prefer the snack.
  • Allow the mixture to cool completely before adding M&M’s to prevent them from melting or cracking.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and use allergy-friendly chocolate chips.

Keywords: Christmas Puppy Chow, holiday snack, sweet snack mix, chocolate peanut butter snack, Rice Chex treat, festive M&M recipe

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