Description
A delightful treat combining chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy Chex cereal, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: festive sprinkles, crushed candy canes, M&Ms
Instructions
- Measure and prepare the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex and gently fold to coat.
- Transfer the coated cereal to a resealable bag with powdered sugar, seal, and shake until coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the lined baking sheet and let cool completely.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
Ensure to gently fold the cereal to maintain its crunch. Allow Puppy Chow to cool fully for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: puppy chow, holiday treats, festive snacks, easy recipes, family traditions