Description
Reindeer Food Christmas Puppy Chow is a festive, sweet snack mix featuring crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated in a smooth blend of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, then dusted with powdered sugar and mixed with colorful holiday sprinkles, M&M’s, and mini marshmallows. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a playful seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup festive sprinkles or edible glitter
- 1 cup red and green M&M’s or chocolate candies
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Chocolate Mixture
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Measure the cereal: Begin by measuring out 9 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set it aside.
- Melt chocolate mixture: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter, and 1/4 cup of unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add vanilla extract: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture until well incorporated.
- Coat cereal: Pour the chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently mix using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring all cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Add powdered sugar: Sprinkle 1 cup of powdered sugar over the coated cereal. Stir gently to ensure the mixture is evenly coated with the powdered sugar.
- Mix in festive ingredients: Add 1 cup of festive sprinkles or edible glitter, 1 cup of red and green M&M’s or chocolate candies, and 1 cup of mini marshmallows to the bowl. Fold these ingredients carefully into the mixture.
- Set and serve: Transfer the puppy chow to a large serving dish or store it in an airtight container. Allow it to sit for about 30 minutes to set before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Microwave heating times may vary; watch the chocolate mixture carefully to avoid burning.
- Use gluten-free Rice Chex if gluten sensitivity is a concern.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or omit it.
- Store puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Mix gently when adding powdered sugar to avoid crushing the cereal.
