Description
This festive Christmas Puppy Chow recipe is a delightful and crunchy treat combining Chex cereal coated in a rich, smooth blend of chocolate, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla, then dusted with powdered and festive sanding sugar for a perfect holiday snack that’s sweet, colorful, and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup festive sanding sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Measure out 9 cups of Chex cereal and place it into a very large mixing bowl that’s bigger than you think you need to ensure enough room for mixing. Set it aside while you prepare the chocolate mixture.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: Over medium heat, combine 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, and 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan. Stir constantly until everything is fully melted and blended into a smooth mixture.
- Add Vanilla and Cool Slightly: Remove the melted chocolate mixture from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Allow this mixture to sit for 2-3 minutes to cool slightly before combining with the cereal.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the chocolate mixture gently over the Chex cereal in three stages, folding the cereal carefully each time to coat thoroughly without breaking the pieces. Toss gently until all cereal pieces are evenly covered.
- Prepare Sugar Coating: Place 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 cup festive sanding sugar into a large, airtight plastic bag. Shake well to combine the sugars evenly.
- Coat with Sugars: Add the chocolate-coated Chex cereal to the sugar mixture in stages, closing the bag and tossing gently to coat each portion evenly. After coating, spread the cereal in a single layer on a wax paper-lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Chill to Set: Chill the coated cereal for one hour to allow the sugar coating to set properly. Once set, remove from the refrigerator.
- Serve and Store: Store the Christmas Puppy Chow at room temperature or chilled, depending on your preference. Enjoy as a sweet holiday snack or share with friends and family.
Notes
- Use a large enough mixing bowl to prevent spills while folding the cereal with the chocolate mixture.
- Be gentle when mixing to avoid breaking the Chex cereal pieces.
- Allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly before combining to prevent melting the sugars prematurely.
- The festive sanding sugar adds a decorative touch perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunchiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
