Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe
Christmas Puppy Chow (also called Muddy Buddies) is a festive no-bake snack made with crunchy cereal coated in chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar, then finished with red and green candies for holiday cheer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 8 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup red and green M&M’s or holiday sprinkles
- Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted for drizzle
Instructions
- 1. Place Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- 2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
- 3. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted.
- 4. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 5. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal and gently fold until evenly coated.
- 6. Transfer coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or bowl with lid.
- 7. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake until fully coated.
- 8. Spread puppy chow onto parchment paper to cool completely.
- 9. Once cooled, mix in red and green M&M’s or sprinkles.
- 10. (Optional) Drizzle with melted white chocolate and let set.
- 11. Store in an airtight container and enjoy.
Notes
- Use almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a peanut-free version.
- Add pretzels for extra crunch.
- Perfect for gifting in holiday treat bags.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas puppy chow, muddy buddies, holiday snack mix
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