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Get ready to add extra cheer to your holiday snack lineup with this irresistible Christmas Puppy Chow! This simple-to-make treat will be a crowd-pleaser for all ages, perfect for cozy family movie nights, festive gatherings, or satisfying that inevitable holiday sweet craving.
When it comes to snacks during the festive season, you can’t go wrong with this Christmas Puppy Chow. It is simple to make and perfect for the whole family.
You can’t go wrong with a sweet snack. Whether you are sitting down to watch a film, enjoying some quality time with friends and family, or need something to satisfy that sweet tooth craving.
You have to try this Christmas Puppy Chow. You can make a delicious festive snack the whole family will love using simple ingredients, most of which you likely have in the cupboards.
Puppy chow is easily customizable. I have added things like peanut butter, red and green M&Ms to keep it festive, and Christmas sprinkles. You could add some extra ingredients if you like, and I have a couple of suggestions later in this post.
But for now, here is everything you need to know to make this Christmas puppy chow at home
Some of our other favorite Christmas recipes we have include Chocolate Nut Clusters, Reindeer Sugar Cookies, and Christmas Tree Krispies Treats.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to Make: This recipe is quick to prepare, with minimal ingredients and just a few simple steps, perfect for busy holiday schedules.
Festive and Fun: The red and green M&Ms and Christmas sprinkles add a festive flair that’s ideal for the holiday season and brings instant joy to the snack table.
Kid-Friendly: This recipe is great for getting kids involved, from mixing the ingredients to adding the sprinkles—making it a fun family activity.
Perfect for Parties: Christmas Puppy Chow is a crowd-pleaser, and it’s easy to make a big batch to share. Serve it as part of a snack board or in individual cups for a festive treat.
Ingredients
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
You will need:
Easy Substitutions And Additions
- You can always add extra ingredients to this puppy chow recipe, such as mini marshmallows, peanuts, chocolate chips, or crumbled cookies.
- Use crunchy peanut butter instead of smooth peanut butter for extra texture.
- Change the M&M colors and sprinkles to a different theme for other occasions throughout the year.
How to make the Christmas Puppy Chow
- Melt the candy, peanut butter, and butter.
- Pour over the cereal in a gallon-size ziplock bag, tossing for a few minutes until well coated.
- Add the powdered sugar and toss for an additional 2 minutes until well coated.
- Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Top with M&Ms and sprinkles.
- Serve and enjoy.
How to Serve the Christmas Puppy Chow
It’s best to add this to a big bowl and let everyone help themselves to it. You could also add it to a dessert charcuterie board or serve it in individual bowls so everyone can add individual toppings if they wish.
How to Store the Christmas Puppy Chow
To keep this fresh, store it in a ziplock bag or an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
To freeze: Add the puppy chow to a freezer ziplock bag; you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Allow it to thaw before enjoying it.
Recipe Tips and Advice
- Ensure you are careful when handling the melted butter, peanut butter, and candy melts.
- A ziplock bag will help you evenly spread the melted mixture over the cereal or other ingredients.
- Keep it simple!
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Christmas Puppy Chow
Ingredients
- 8 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup red candy melts
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup red and green M&Ms
- ⅓ cup Christmas sprinkles
Equipment
- Measuring Cups
- Small bowl
- Spoon
- Gallon ziplock baggie
Instructions
- Melt the candy, peanut butter, and butter.
- Pour over the cereal in a gallon size ziplock bag, tossing for a few minutes until well coated.
- Add the powdered sugar, and toss for an additional 2 minutes until well coated.
- Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Top with M&Ms and sprinkles.
Notes
- You can add extra ingredients to this puppy chow recipe, such as mini marshmallows, peanuts, chocolate chips, or crumbled cookies.
- Use crunchy peanut butter instead of smooth peanut butter for extra texture.
- Change the M&M colors and sprinkles to a different theme for other occasions throughout the year.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, is intended to serve as an estimate only, and is provided for informational purposes. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.
