Description
Make this easy, no-bake Christmas Puppy Chow for a colorful, shareable holiday snack mix coated in chocolate, peanut butter, and sweet sugars.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup festive sanding sugar
Instructions
- Measure 9 cups of Chex cereal and place it in a very large mixing bowl. Set the bowl aside.
- Over medium heat, melt and combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter, stirring constantly until fully melted.
- Remove the melted mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes to cool slightly.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal in 3 stages, folding gently to coat all the pieces without breaking them.
- Place the powdered sugar and festive sanding sugar in a large, airtight plastic bag. Shake the bag to combine the sugars.
- Add the coated Chex cereal to the sugar bag in stages, tossing to cover completely.
- Remove the coated cereal and spread it in a single layer on a wax paper lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Chill the mixture for one hour to set.
- Remove from chilling. Keep at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- This recipe is simple for kids to help prepare, focusing on the gentle folding and sugar coating steps.
- For gifting, pack the cooled chow into small jars or festive cellophane bags.
- You can adjust the amount of festive sanding sugar based on your preference for sweetness and color.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Christmas Puppy Chow, Holiday Baking, Christmas Sweets, Holiday Treats, No-Bake Snack, Chocolate Peanut Butter Mix, Festive Snack