Description
Festive holiday Puppy Chow delivers classic chocolate and peanut butter comfort in a delightful sweet snack mix. Chex cereal coated with melted chocolate and powdered sugar creates a perfect party treat for winter celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup red and green M&Ms
- ½ cup holiday sprinkles
- 9 cups (675 g) rice chex cereal
- 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (128 g) peanut butter
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Arrange cereal in a large mixing bowl, creating a pristine canvas for the upcoming culinary magic.
- Chocolate Fusion: Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe container, melting in short bursts and stirring until achieving a silky, homogeneous mixture.
- Coating Process: Pour the molten chocolate blend over the cereal, gently folding and enveloping each piece in a rich, glossy embrace.
- Sugar Transformation: Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal into a spacious resealable bag filled with powdered sugar.
- Blizzard Technique: Seal and shake the bag with enthusiastic vigor, tumbling the contents until each morsel is completely cloaked in a pristine, snowy layer.
- Setting and Finishing: Spread the sugared delicacy on a parchment-lined tray, gently separating any clumped pieces to create individual, bite-sized treasures.
- Storage: Preserve the festive treat in an airtight container, maintaining its crisp texture and delectable charm at room temperature.
Notes
Prevent Chocolate Burning: Microwave chocolate mixture slowly and stir frequently to avoid scorching, which can ruin the smooth texture and flavor of the coating.
Balance Coating Consistency: Ensure chocolate mixture is warm but not hot when drizzling over cereal to achieve even distribution without making the cereal soggy.
Shake Strategically: Use gentle, rolling motions when coating with powdered sugar to prevent breaking delicate cereal pieces and create an even, fine sugar layer.
Customize Dietary Needs: Swap traditional ingredients with gluten-free cereal, dairy-free chocolate, or alternative nut butters to accommodate different dietary restrictions while maintaining the recipe’s delightful crunch and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg