Description
This festive Christmas Puppy Chow recipe combines crispy rice Chex cereal with a deliciously smooth chocolate, peanut butter, and butter coating flavored with vanilla and peppermint extracts. Topped with colorful Christmas sprinkles and dusted with powdered sugar, this sweet treat is perfect for holiday parties or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 9 cups rice Chex cereal (one standard size box)
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Measure the Cereal: Measure out 9 cups of rice Chex cereal and set it aside on a large mixing bowl, ensuring it’s ready to be coated evenly.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts until well combined.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal. Gently toss and stir until every piece is evenly coated. Add the Christmas sprinkles and mix them through to distribute evenly over the coated cereal.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Place the coated cereal mixture into a large ZipLoc bag. Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and toss until the cereal is thoroughly coated. For best results, you may want to split into two batches for even coating.
- Set the Puppy Chow: Spread the coated cereal onto a lined baking sheet and let it set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to firm up. Once set, store the Christmas Puppy Chow in a sealed bag or container in a cool place for up to a week. Note that some sprinkles may fall off; keep them in the storage container to sprinkle on top when serving.
Notes
- Microwave heating is done in short intervals to prevent burning the chocolate mixture.
- Splitting the coating process into two batches can ensure more even coverage of powdered sugar on the cereal.
- Store the Puppy Chow in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Sprinkles may come off during mixing; save them and sprinkle over before serving for extra festive presentation.
- This treat can be enjoyed as a sweet snack or gifted during the holiday season.
