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Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe

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This festive Christmas Puppy Chow recipe features crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated in vibrant red and green vanilla-flavored melting wafers mixed with creamy peanut butter and butter, then dusted generously with powdered sugar. Perfect as a colorful holiday snack or gift, this sweet and crunchy treat offers seasonal flair and delightful flavors with minimal prep and simple melting techniques.

Ingredients

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Cereal

  • 12 cups Rice Chex cereal (1 ½-15-ounce boxes)

Green Coating

  • 7 ounces green vanilla flavored melting wafers
  • 3 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)

Red Coating

  • 7 ounces red vanilla flavored melting wafers
  • 3 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Powdered Sugar Bags: Add 1 cup of powdered sugar to a gallon-size Ziplock bag and set aside. Repeat for the second batch to have two separate bags ready for coating.
  2. Portion Cereal: Divide the 12 cups of Rice Chex cereal into two equal parts of 6 cups each and place each portion into separate large mixing bowls.
  3. Melt Green Wafers: Combine 7 ounces of green vanilla melting wafers, 3 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter, and 2 tablespoons of salted butter in a small microwave-safe bowl.
  4. Microwave Green Mixture: Heat the mixture at 50% power for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second increments, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted without overheating.
  5. Coat Cereal with Green Mixture: Pour or spoon the melted green mixture over the 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal. Gently combine using a large spoon and your hands to evenly coat all pieces. If needed, microwave the mixture again for 15 seconds at 50% power and stir to finish coating.
  6. Powder Sugar Coating for Green Mix: Pour half of the coated green cereal into one of the prepared powdered sugar Ziplock bags. Seal and gently toss to evenly coat with sugar. Repeat with the remaining half of the green-coated cereal.
  7. Spread Green Puppy Chow: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the sugar-coated green puppy chow onto the sheet, spreading it out evenly to cool and set.
  8. Melt Red Wafers: In a clean small microwave-safe bowl, combine 7 ounces of red vanilla melting wafers, 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, and 2 tablespoons salted butter. Microwave at 50% power in 30-second and 15-second increments, stirring until melted and smooth.
  9. Coat Cereal with Red Mixture: Repeat the coating process with the remaining 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal and the melted red mixture, mixing gently to cover all pieces.
  10. Powder Sugar Coating for Red Mix: Use a clean Ziplock bag with 1 cup powdered sugar to coat the red puppy chow cereal just as with the green batch, tossing well to apply an even layer.
  11. Spread Red Puppy Chow: Spread the red sugar-coated puppy chow on a separate parchment-lined baking sheet evenly and allow both trays of puppy chow to set for about 1 hour before handling or serving.

Notes

  • Use vanilla-flavored melting wafers for a smooth and colorful coating that won’t seize or burn easily.
  • Do not overheat the melting wafers to avoid clumping or seizing; stirring often helps maintain smoothness.
  • If coating mixture thickens too quickly, warm briefly again in short increments.
  • Using hands to combine the coated cereal helps ensure even distribution without breaking the cereal.
  • Allow puppy chow to fully set before serving to achieve the best texture and prevent stickiness.
  • This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on the occasion and crowd size.

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