Description
A no bake, festive version of traditional puppy chow made with Chex cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and Christmas sprinkles. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect for gifting and parties.
Ingredients
Chex cereal (preferably corn or rice)
Semi sweet chocolate chips
Creamy peanut butter
Vanilla extract
Powdered sugar
Festive Christmas sprinkles
Optional add ins: Holiday M&Ms, mini peanut butter cups, pretzels
Instructions
1. Measure cereal and place in a large mixing bowl.
2. Melt butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter over medium heat, stirring constantly.
3. Stir in vanilla once melted.
4. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal in 3 stages, folding gently each time to coat.
5. Combine powdered sugar and sprinkles in a large plastic bag.
6. Add cereal in stages to the bag, shake to coat, and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
7. Spread in a single layer and chill for 1 hour to set.
8. Store at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
Powdered sugar cannot be colored with liquid or gel food coloring; use powdered food coloring or dust instead.
Fine sprinkles work best, and a generous amount creates the best visual effect.
Recipe adapted from Genius Kitchen.
Highly addictive and great for gifting or party snacks.
Variations: swap white chocolate or colored melts; try almond or cashew butter; add pretzels, Holiday M&Ms, or mini peanut butter cups.
Storage: refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week; freeze up to 6 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Christmas Cookies
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 416
- Sugar: 42
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 78
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 11