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Christmas Puppy Chow

Christmas Puppy Chow – Sweet, Crunchy, and Totally Addictive

This Christmas Puppy Chow is the ultimate holiday snack mix—crunchy cereal coated in chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar, then festively sprinkled with red and green candies. It’s perfect for snacking, gifting in jars, or filling holiday treat bags. Sweet, crunchy, and easy to make, this treat disappears fast!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 11
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 9 cups Chex cereal rice, corn, or a mix
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • Red and green holiday sprinkles or M&Ms

Method
 

Melt Chocolate Mixture
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
Coat the Cereal
  1. Pour melted mixture over Chex cereal and gently fold to coat evenly.
Add Powdered Sugar
  1. Transfer coated cereal into a large resealable bag. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake until fully coated.
Decorate
  1. Spread onto a baking sheet to cool slightly, then toss with holiday sprinkles or M&Ms.
Serve & Store
  1. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

Make ahead: Perfect to prepare a day or two in advance—flavors meld beautifully.
Nut-free version: Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
Extra festive: Add crushed peppermint or mini marshmallows for a snowy effect.