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This Christmas Puppy Chow, also known as muddy buddies, is a delicious and festive twist on a classic snack, and it’s sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or just looking for a tasty treat to enjoy at home, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So why wait? Break out the ingredients and give this recipe a try today!
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Christmas Puppy Chow is so simple to make, you can whip up a ton in only a few minutes and keep it all to yourself, serve it at a holiday party or easily add it to small cellophane gift bags with a ribbon as a quick and easy Christmas treat!
- It’s an easy-to-make, festive and flavorful snack that everyone will love!
- Christmas puppy chow is fairly inexpensive to make because it mostly consists of pantry ingredients!
Recipe Title Ingredients
- Chex cereal (you can use rice, corn, or a mixture of both)
- Butter
- Peanut butter (creamy)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Green and Red holiday M&M’s
*see recipe card for amounts
How to Make Christmas Puppy Chow
Step 1: First, melt the peanut butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter together in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
Step 2: Add in the vanilla extract and stir until everything is well combined.
Step 3: Next, pour the chex cereal over the melted peanut butter and chocolate mixture, then gently stir until the cereal is evenly coated. (I recommend using a wooden spoon or large spatula and incorporating slowly so you don’t break the cereal into pieces as you mix).
Step 4: Transfer the chocolate coated chex (while wet) to a large plastic bag or container with a lid. Add in the powdered sugar and shake until the cereal is evenly coated.
Step 5: Now, it’s time to add in the festive touch! Pour in the green and red M&M’s and stir until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Step 6: Spread the mixture out onto a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper to cool and set.
Step 7: Serve and enjoy! And fair warning, this stuff is addictive!
Pro Tip: I like to throw in 2 additional cups of plain, un-coated chex cereal when I add the holiday M&Ms and toss together because it gives me a larger portion and it helps balance out the sweetness!
Storage and Reheating Notes
Store your puppy chow in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Helpful Tips & Substitutions
Can I add different ingredients to this Christmas Puppy Chow to better suit my tastes?
Of course! The sky’s the limit but some great additions to this recipe are: pretzels, peanuts, reeses minis, Christmas candy, etc!
Why is this recipe called Puppy Chow?
So named because it closely resembles dog food, puppy chow starts with Chex cereal coated in a mixture of peanut butter, chocolate, and butter, and dusted with powdered sugar.
Try Some of My Other Favorite Christmas Recipes!
This recipe for Christmas Puppy Chow uses Chex cereal, butter, vanilla extract, green and red M&M's, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and semi-sweet chocolate to create a festive and flavorful snack that everyone will love.
INGREDIENTS
- 6 cups Chex Cereal, rice or corn, or a mixture of the two
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter, Creamy
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup M&Ms, green and red
INSTRUCTIONS
- First, melt the peanut butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter together in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Add in the vanilla extract and stir until everything is well combined.
- Next, pour the chex cereal over the melted peanut butter and chocolate mixture, then gently stir until the cereal is evenly coated. (I recommend using a wooden spoon or large spatula and incorporating slowly so you don't break the cereal into pieces as you mix).
- Transfer the chocolate coated chex (while wet) to a large plastic bag or container with a lid. Add in the powdered sugar and shake until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Now, it's time to add in the festive touch! Pour in the green and red M&M's and stir until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Spread the mixture out onto a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper to cool and set.
- Serve and enjoy! And fair warning, this stuff is addictive!
- Pro Tip: I like to throw in 2 additional cups of plain, un-coated chex cereal when I add the holiday M&Ms and toss together because it gives me a larger portion and it helps balance out the sweetness!
NOTES
Storage: Store your puppy chow in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Add different ingredients to this Christmas Puppy Chow to better suit your tastes if you’d like! The sky’s the limit but some great additions to this recipe are: pretzels, peanuts, reeses minis, Christmas candy, etc!
NUTRITION
Serving: 8gCalories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 99gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 353mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 8gSugar: 59gVitamin A: 531IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 16mg
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So good and so easy!