Description
This Christmas Puppy Chow (also known as Muddy Buddies) is the ultimate no-bake holiday snack! Made with crunchy cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, and festive sprinkles — it’s sweet, addictive, and perfect for gifting. 🎅❤️
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup red and green M&Ms
- 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract, then pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal. Gently stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal into a large ziplock bag. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake until everything is well coated.
- Spread the Puppy Chow on a baking sheet to cool completely.
- Once cool, mix in M&Ms and Christmas sprinkles. Store in an airtight container and enjoy!
Notes
💡 Tip: Package this festive treat in mason jars or clear bags with ribbon for a quick and easy homemade Christmas gift!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert, Holiday Treat
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: christmas puppy chow, muddy buddies, no bake snack, holiday treat, christmas candy