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A vibrant bowl of colorful puppy chow with red and green candy coated chocolates and powdered sugar, surrounded by holiday-themed decorations on a rustic wooden surface, creating a cheerful and festive holiday vibe.

Festive Puppy Chow Holiday Snack

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A quick and festive holiday snack made with crispy cereal, chocolate, and colorful candies, dusted with powdered sugar for a fun and tasty treat.

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

Ingredients

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  • 4 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 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup red and green candy-coated chocolates

Instructions

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
  2. Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently toss to coat evenly.
  3. Transfer the coated cereal to a large resealable bag with powdered sugar. Seal and shake until well coated.
  4. Spread the coated cereal onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with candy-coated chocolates. Let set before serving.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Customize with your favorite holiday candies for a personal touch.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: Microwave, Tossing, Shaking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg