Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with this Christmas Puppy Chow recipe! This sweet and crunchy snack combines Chex cereal, rich chocolate, and creamy peanut butter, all dusted with powdered sugar for a delightful treat that will keep you coming back for more. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or cozying up by the fire, this nostalgic recipe will transport you to joyful holiday memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional mix-ins: mini marshmallows, colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and tools: large mixing bowl, microwave-safe bowl, baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over Chex cereal in a large bowl. Gently fold until evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal to a large resealable bag with powdered sugar. Shake until fully coated.
- Spread Puppy Chow on prepared baking sheets and allow it to cool completely before serving.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing/Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg