Anya’s 6 Steps to Perfect Holiday Puppy Chow
Create a festive and colorful Holiday Puppy Chow, also known as Reindeer Chow. This crunchy snack mix is perfect for holiday parties and makes a wonderful homemade gift.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack Mix
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 cups Chex cereal (rice, corn, or chocolate)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Holiday-themed candies or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Spread the Chex cereal in a large bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
- Add the powdered sugar and toss until the cereal is well coated. If using, add candies or sprinkles and toss again.
- Spread the puppy chow onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool and set.
- Break apart any clumps.
Notes
- You can use any combination of Chex cereal you like.
- For a chocolatey version, use chocolate Chex cereal and add a little cocoa powder to the chocolate mixture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://savorsensations.com/holiday-puppy-chow-reindeer-chow/
