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Christmas Puppy Chow

Christmas Puppy Chow (aka Christmas Muddy Buddies) is the perfect treat for the season...like traditional puppy chow with a festive flair!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: puppy chow, snack mix
Servings: 18 1/2 cup servings
Calories: 260kcal

Ingredients

  • 7 cups Rice Chex cereal or Crispix
  • 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup red and green M&M candy
  • 1/4 cup red and green sprinkles

Instructions

  • Place the cereal in a large bowl; set aside.
    7 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • Add the chocolate chips and peanut butter to a microwave-safe bowl.  
    1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • Heat in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until smooth.
  • Pour over the cereal and carefully stir to coat all of the cereal.
  • Place the powdered sugar in a large resealable bag and add the chocolate-coated cereal. Close the bag and shake until the cereal is coated in powdered sugar.
    1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • Pour the mixture into a large serving bowl and top with M&M's and sprinkles.
    1 cup red and green M&M candy, 1/4 cup red and green sprinkles

Notes

This recipe is really perfect for any holiday!  Use some festive M&M's and any holiday sprinkle mix and you'll be set!

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 0.7mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg