Description
Christmas Puppy Chow is a festive and addictive snack mix that combines the flavors of chocolate, peanut butter, and holiday M&Ms with a crunchy texture from Rice Chex cereal and pretzels. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings or as a homemade gift for friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture:
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- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups holiday M&Ms
- 2 cups thin pretzels
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate, butter, and peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, M&Ms, and pretzels. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Coat with Sugar: In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the confectioner’s sugar and cocoa powder. Add the coated cereal mixture, seal the bag, and shake until evenly coated.
- Enjoy: Spread the mixture on a baking sheet to set before serving. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- This recipe is easily customizable with different types of chocolate, nut butter, or mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg