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Christmas Puppy Chow is displayed in a festive bowl, ready to be enjoyed as a holiday treat.

PERFECT CHRISTMAS PUPPY CHOW

This Christmas Puppy Chow recipe is a festive take on the classic Muddy Buddies, perfect for holiday snacking and gifting. It's a no-bake treat that combines Chex Mix cereal with a chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar coating, then finished with festive sprinkles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 9 cups Chex Mix cereal Rice, Corn, or Wheat
  • 1 cup chocolate chips milk, semi-sweet, dark, or white
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles
  • Optional: M&Ms
  • Optional: Pretzels
  • Optional: Peppermint candies
  • Optional: Dried cranberries
  • Optional: Chopped macadamia nuts
  • Optional: Mini marshmallows
  • Optional: Crushed graham crackers
  • Optional: Nutella
  • Optional: Cinnamon
  • Optional: Nutmeg

Equipment

  • Large microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Very large bowl
  • Large Ziploc bag
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Airtight container

Method
 

  1. In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
  2. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until everything is melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Chex Mix in a very large bowl.
  5. Gently stir until all the cereal is evenly coated.
  6. Place half of the coated Chex Mix into a large Ziploc bag.
  7. Add half of the powdered sugar.
  8. Seal the bag tightly and shake vigorously until the cereal is completely coated in powdered sugar.
  9. Repeat with the remaining Chex Mix and powdered sugar.
  10. Spread the Puppy Chow in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  11. While the Puppy Chow is still slightly sticky, sprinkle generously with Christmas sprinkles.
  12. Allow the Puppy Chow to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container. This usually takes about 30 minutes to an hour.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to 2 months. If chocolate seizes, try adding a teaspoon of vegetable oil or shortening. If powdered sugar is clumping, sift it before using. Customize with peppermint candies, white chocolate and cranberries, marshmallows and graham crackers, Nutella, pretzels, M&Ms, or spices. Puppy Chow can be used in parfaits, bark, as an ice cream topping, or mixed into trail mix.