Peppermint Puppy Chow (Christmas Muddy Buddies)

Puppy chow gets a Christmas twist with white chocolate and crushed candy canes. Crispy cereal is coated in melted white chocolate, shaken in powdered sugar and tossed with peppermint pieces. It takes 15 minutes and makes a big bowl for parties or gift bags.

Why You’ll Love It

• No baking.
• 15 minutes.
• Festive gift-bag treat.

What You Need

• 8 cups rice or corn square cereal
• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
• 1 cup red and green candy-coated chocolates (optional)

How to Make Peppermint Puppy Chow

1. Put the cereal in a large bowl.
2. Melt the white chocolate with the coconut oil until smooth.
3. Pour over the cereal and fold gently to coat.
4. Put the cereal and powdered sugar in a big bag and shake until coated.
5. Spread on parchment and toss with the crushed candy canes and candies.
6. Let set 15 minutes.

Tips

• Fold gently so the cereal doesn’t break.
• Crush candy canes in a bag with a rolling pin.
• Add the candies after the sugar so they stay bright.

Serving and Storing

Keeps 1 week in a sealed container at room temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use milk chocolate?

Yes, for classic puppy chow.

Why is it called puppy chow?

It looks like dog food, but it is for people.

Can I make it ahead?

Yes, up to 1 week.

Peppermint Puppy Chow

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Cereal coated in white chocolate and powdered sugar with crushed candy canes. A festive no-bake snack mix.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 16 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 8 cups rice or corn square cereal
• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
• 1 cup red and green candy-coated chocolates optional

Instructions

 

• Put the cereal in a large bowl.
• Melt the white chocolate with the coconut oil until smooth.
• Pour over the cereal and fold gently to coat.
• Put the cereal and powdered sugar in a big bag and shake until coated.
• Spread on parchment and toss with the crushed candy canes and candies.
• Let set 15 minutes.

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