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A colorful bowl of festive puppy chow coated in shiny pastel and chocolate-colored candies, sprinkled with red and green festive sprinkles. The snack is presented on a rustic white plate styled with holiday-themed decorations around it, highlighting the crunchy texture and vibrant colors, perfect for a holiday party or cozy winter gathering.

Festive Christmas Puppy Chow Snack

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A catchy, festive holiday snack made with Chex cereal coated in chocolate and peanut butter, then mixed with powdered sugar and colorful sprinkles for a fun, crunchy treat. Perfect for Christmas parties or cozy movie nights.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups Chex cereal
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • Festive sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently toss to coat evenly.
  4. Transfer cereal mixture to a large resealable bag or mixing bowl with powdered sugar.
  5. Add powdered sugar and shake or stir to coat evenly.
  6. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with colorful sprinkles. Let set before serving.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • Make it colorful with different holiday sprinkles or customize with nuts or mini M&Ms.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Method: Microwave, mixing, tossing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 210 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 80 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg