Description
Celebrate the holidays with this festive Christmas Puppy Chow recipe, a delightful sweet and crunchy snack mix combining chocolate, peanut butter, and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying as a treat throughout the season, this easy-to-make recipe takes just 15 minutes and yields 12 servings of deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup festive sprinkles
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 9 cups of Chex cereal and place it in a very large mixing bowl. Set aside while you prepare the chocolate mixture.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt together 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, stirring constantly to prevent burning and ensure a smooth blend.
- Add Vanilla: Once fully melted and combined, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Combine with Cereal: Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal in three stages, folding gently after each addition to coat all the pieces evenly without crushing the cereal.
- Toss to Coat: Toss the cereal and chocolate mixture gently until every piece is thoroughly coated with the chocolate and peanut butter mixture.
- Prepare Sugar and Sprinkles: In a large, airtight plastic bag, combine 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 cup festive sprinkles. Shake to mix thoroughly.
- Coat with Sugar and Sprinkles: Add the chocolate-coated cereal in batches to the sugar and sprinkle mixture inside the bag. Toss gently by shaking the bag, coating each piece well, then transfer to a wax paper–lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Set the Mixture: Spread the coated cereal in a single layer on the lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow it to set.
- Serve and Store: After chilling, remove the Christmas Puppy Chow from the fridge. It can be kept at room temperature or chilled until ready to enjoy.
- Enjoy and Share: This festive treat is perfect for gift-giving or serving at holiday gatherings. Be sure to share your experience if you try the recipe!
Notes
- Use a very large bowl to prevent spilling while mixing the cereal with the chocolate mixture.
- Be gentle when folding and tossing the cereal to avoid breaking the pieces.
- For extra festivity, choose themed sprinkles such as red, green, and white for Christmas.
- Store leftover Puppy Chow in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Chill time helps the coating to set and enhances the texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas Puppy Chow, holiday snack, Chex mix, peanut butter chocolate, festive snack, holiday treat, easy Christmas recipe
