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Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe

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This festive Christmas Puppy Chow is a delightful holiday treat made with crunchy Chex cereal coated in a smooth chocolate and peanut butter mixture, then dusted with powdered sugar and colorful sanding sugar for a sweet, crunchy snack perfect for holiday parties and gift-giving.

Ingredients

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Cereal

  • 9 cups Chex cereal

Chocolate Mixture

  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coating

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup festive sanding sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cereal: Measure the 9 cups of Chex cereal and place it in a very large mixing bowl that is bigger than you think you need. Set this aside for later.
  2. Melt the chocolate mixture: Over medium heat on the stovetop, melt and combine 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, and 1/4 cup butter, stirring constantly to ensure a smooth blend without burning.
  3. Add vanilla and cool slightly: Once fully melted, remove the chocolate mixture from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let the mixture rest for 2-3 minutes to cool slightly but remain pourable.
  4. Combine chocolate with cereal: Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal in three stages, folding gently each time to coat without breaking the cereal pieces. Toss carefully to ensure even coverage.
  5. Combine sugars: In a large airtight plastic bag, add 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 cup festive sanding sugar. Shake the bag well to combine the two sugars evenly.
  6. Coat cereal with sugar mixture: Add the chocolate-coated Chex cereal to the sugar mixture in stages, tossing inside the bag to cover the cereal completely. Remove the coated cereal onto a wax paper-lined rimmed baking sheet as you go.
  7. Chill and set: Spread the coated cereal in a single layer on the baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for one hour to allow the coating to set firmly.
  8. Store and serve: After chilling, remove from the refrigerator. Store the puppy chow at room temperature or chilled until ready to serve. Enjoy this festive holiday snack!
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Notes

  • Use a very large bowl to allow easy folding without breaking the cereal.
  • Be gentle when folding the cereal with the chocolate mixture to maintain the crunch and avoid crushing.
  • Adjust festive sanding sugar colors based on holiday or party themes.
  • Store in an airtight container to keep the puppy chow fresh and crunchy.
  • This recipe can be customized by adding nuts or M&Ms for added texture and flavor.

Keywords: Christmas Puppy Chow, holiday snack, peanut butter chocolate snack, Chex mix dessert, festive treats, easy holiday recipe

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