Description
A delightful holiday treat made with Chex cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, and festive sprinkles, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Chex cereal (any variety)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- Festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and lining a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine 8 cups of Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt together 1 cup of chocolate chips, ½ cup of creamy peanut butter, and 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth. Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold to coat all pieces.
- Transfer the mixture into a large resealable bag filled with 1½ cups of powdered sugar. Seal and shake gently to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated cereal back onto the lined baking sheet and let cool for about 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle festive sprinkles over the top.
- Break apart any large clusters once cool, and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Be patient when melting the chocolate to avoid burning it. Use a large resealable bag for even coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Christmas, Puppy Chow, Holiday Treat, Snack, Family Recipe