Description
Christmas Puppy Chow is a festive, easy-to-make snack featuring crunchy rice cereal coated in a delicious mixture of melted chocolate, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla, then dusted with confectioners sugar and mixed with holiday M&M's for a colorful holiday treat perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 9 cups rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 cup holiday M&M's
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: Add the chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter to a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and the chocolate has fully melted. Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract to combine evenly.
- Coat Cereal: Add the 9 cups of rice Chex cereal to the bowl with the chocolate mixture. Gently toss the cereal to coat each piece well without breaking them.
- Dust with Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag. Pour in the confectioners sugar, seal the bag, and gently shake to coat the cereal evenly. Repeat with smaller batches if necessary.
- Add M&M's and Serve: Pour the coated cereal into a serving bowl and stir in the holiday M&M's for a festive touch. Serve immediately or store as needed.
Notes
- This treat is intended for human consumption only, not for dogs.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to one week. Chilling enhances the texture and flavor.
- Be gentle when mixing to avoid breaking the cereal pieces.
- You can substitute holiday M&M's with any seasonal candy or omit them for a simpler version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
