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A vibrant bowl of Christmas puppy chow featuring colorful crushed cookies, chocolate, and sprinkles, presented on a rustic wooden surface with a festive backdrop, showing a close-up of the crunchy, chocolate-coated snacks with shiny sprinkles, styled with holiday-themed decorations.

Festive Christmas Puppy Chow for Holiday Joy

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A fun, colorful holiday snack made with crunchy cereal, coated in chocolate, and decorated with festive sprinkles, perfect for holiday parties and gifting.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • Festive sprinkles or candy decorations

Instructions

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and toss gently to coat evenly.
  4. Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag with powdered sugar, seal, and shake until well coated.
  5. Spread out on a baking sheet and sprinkle with festive decorations.
  6. Allow to set before serving or packaging for gifts.

Notes

  • For extra color, add rainbow sprinkles or holiday-themed candies.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Method: Melt, coat, shake, decorate
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg