Description
Christmas Puppy Chow is a festive, no-bake treat that captures the spirit of the holiday season. This easy-to-make recipe combines crunchy Chex cereal with a rich chocolate and peanut butter coating, then finishes with a delightful dusting of powdered sugar and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for Christmas parties, cozy movie nights, or as delicious homemade gifts, this crowd-pleaser is sure to spread joy among family and friends. With its quick preparation time and the ability to customize with various mix-ins, this holiday snack is a must-have for your festive gatherings.
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 and place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Let the mixture cool slightly before pouring it over the Chex cereal in three stages, folding gently after each addition.
- Combine powdered sugar and sanding sugar in an airtight bag. Add coated cereal in stages, shaking to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture on wax paper-lined baking sheets and chill for one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg