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Christmas Puppy Chow

This Christmas Puppy Chow combines sweet chocolate and creamy peanut butter with a satisfying crunch from Chex cereal and pretzels, making it a festive must-have for your holiday celebrations.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ cups mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, unwrapped, or Rolos
  • 1 cup red & green M&M’s

Instructions

  • Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Spread Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
  • Melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a medium bowl in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Add vanilla extract.
  • Pour the melted mixture over Chex cereal, gently mixing until coated.
  • Seal the cereal mixture with powdered sugar in a Ziploc bag and shake to coat.
  • Spread the mixture on a baking sheet to cool, then mix in pretzels, Reese’s cups, and M&Ms.
  • Transfer to a bowl for serving.

Notes

Ensure the chocolate mixture is fully melted for even coating.
Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor and texture.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Mixing and Melting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 16
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 11
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 36
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 10