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Christmas Puppy Chow

The classic sweet, salty and oh-so-addicting snack mix gets a festive holiday upgrade in this quick-fix recipe for Christmas Puppy Chow.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients  

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 cup Christmas M&Ms

Instructions 

  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter and unsalted butter. Microwave for 30-second increments, stirring between each increment, until the mixture is smooth.
  • Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir in the vanilla extract. 
  • Add the cereal to a large bowl then pour the chocolate mixture on top and stir until the cereal is well-coated.
  • Add the confectioners’ sugar to a large sealable plastic bag then add the cereal mixture to the bag. Seal the bag and shake until the cereal is well-coated.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper then transfer the puppy chow onto the baking sheet to cool completely. Once cooled, stir in the M&Ms and serve or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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