Description
Celebrate the holiday season with this festive Christmas Puppy Chow recipe, featuring crunchy Chex cereal coated in colorful green and red candy melts mixed with creamy peanut butter and butter, then dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet, crunchy treat perfect for sharing and gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Puppy Chow
- 5 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup green candy melts (about 6 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Red Puppy Chow
- 5 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup red candy melts (about 6 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside to use later for setting the coated cereal.
- Green Puppy Chow – Combine Cereal: Place 5 cups of Chex cereal in a large bowl, ready for coating.
- Green Puppy Chow – Melt Mixture: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup green candy melts, 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, and 2 tablespoons salted butter. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir well, then continue microwaving in 15-second increments, stirring each time until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Green Puppy Chow – Coat Cereal: Carefully pour the melted mixture over the Chex cereal. Use tongs or a large spoon to gently toss until cereal is evenly coated with the candy mixture.
- Green Puppy Chow – Add Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal into a large Ziploc bag. Add 1 cup powdered sugar, seal the bag, and gently shake to coat the cereal thoroughly with powdered sugar.
- Green Puppy Chow – Set: Pour the coated cereal from the bag onto one of the prepared parchment-lined baking sheets and allow it to set for 2 hours at room temperature.
- Red Puppy Chow – Combine Cereal: Place another 5 cups of Chex cereal into a separate large bowl.
- Red Puppy Chow – Melt Mixture: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup red candy melts, 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, and 1 tablespoon salted butter. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir well, then continue microwaving in 15-second increments, stirring until mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Red Puppy Chow – Coat Cereal: Pour the melted red candy mixture over the Chex cereal and gently toss with tongs or a large spoon until evenly coated.
- Red Puppy Chow – Add Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal to a large Ziploc bag. Add 1 cup powdered sugar, seal the bag, and gently shake to coat the cereal evenly.
- Red Puppy Chow – Set: Pour the coated cereal onto the second parchment-lined baking sheet and let it set for 2 hours at room temperature.
- Assembly: Once both batches of Puppy Chow have set, combine the green and red mixtures in a large bowl. Mix gently to blend colors and serve or package for gifting.
Notes
- Microwave times may vary; melt the candy mixture in short increments to avoid burning.
- Use tongs or a large spoon for gentle tossing to keep cereal pieces intact.
- The setting time of 2 hours allows the candy coating to harden properly.
- Store Puppy Chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- To add more festive flair, consider sprinkling mini holiday-themed candies after coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwaving and No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Puppy Chow, Muddy Buddies, Christmas snack, festive treat, holiday recipe, Chex mix dessert, candy coated cereal
