Description
This festive Christmas Puppy Chow recipe is a deliciously sweet and crunchy treat made by coating Chex cereal in a melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter mixture, then dusting it with powdered and sanding sugars for a perfect holiday snack.
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 Cereal: Measure 9 cups of Chex cereal and place it in a very large mixing bowl, larger than you anticipate needing, to allow space for mixing.
- Melt Mixture: Over medium heat, melt together the 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, and 1/4 cup butter, stirring constantly until smooth and completely melted.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the melted chocolate mixture from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Let it cool for 2-3 minutes to avoid overheating the cereal during coating.
- Combine with Cereal: Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal in three stages, gently folding each time to evenly coat the cereal without breaking the pieces.
- Coat with Sugars: In a large airtight plastic bag, combine 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 cup festive sanding sugar. Add the coated cereal in batches, tossing to cover thoroughly with the sugar mixture.
- Chill: Spread the sugar-coated cereal onto a wax paper lined rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Chill for 1 hour to allow the coating to set.
- Serve and Store: After chilling, the Christmas Puppy Chow is ready to serve. Store at room temperature or chilled for freshness.
Notes
- Use a large mixing bowl to avoid messes when coating the cereal.
- Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the cereal to prevent cereal breakage.
- Chilling helps the coating set, but the puppy chow can also be enjoyed immediately if preferred.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Festive sanding sugar adds a decorative touch for holiday presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
