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Festive Peanut Butter Puppy Chow Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This festive Christmas Puppy Chow recipe combines crunchy Chex cereal with a rich chocolate-peanut butter coating, then dusted with powdered and colorful sanding sugar for a sweet holiday treat that’s perfect for parties and gift-giving.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 9 cups Chex cereal
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup festive sanding sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cereal: Measure 9 cups of Chex cereal and place it into a very large mixing bowl to accommodate thorough mixing without spilling. Set aside.
  2. Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, and 1/4 cup butter. Stir constantly until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
  3. Add Vanilla and Cool: Remove the pan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes before proceeding.
  4. Coat the Cereal: Gradually pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal in three parts, gently folding with a spatula to coat without breaking the cereal pieces.
  5. Mix the Sugars: In a large, airtight plastic bag, combine 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 cup festive sanding sugar by shaking to mix them thoroughly.
  6. Coat Cereal with Sugar: Carefully add the coated cereal mixture into the sugar bag in batches, tossing gently to cover each piece evenly, then transfer to a wax paper-lined rimmed baking sheet.
  7. Chill to Set: Spread the coated cereal in a single layer and chill in the refrigerator for one hour to allow the coating to set properly.
  8. Serve and Store: Remove from refrigerator and keep the puppy chow at room temperature or chilled until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use a very large bowl to mix to avoid spills.
  • Gently fold the cereal with the chocolate mixture to keep the pieces intact.
  • Chilling helps the coating to fully set and enhances the flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
  • Perfect for holiday gifting and parties.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/festive-peanut-butter-puppy-chow-recipe/