Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe
Christmas puppy chow, also known as muddy buddies, reindeer chow, or muddy munch is a peanut butter chocolate treat that's perfect as a festive snack for a holiday party. This easy no-bake Christmas treat is made extra cheery with the addition of peppermint flavor and red and green peanut butter M&Ms.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time2 minutes mins
Additional Time30 minutes mins
Total Time47 minutes mins
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 415kcal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 6 cups Chex cereal
- 2 cups powdered sugar divided
- 1 cup red and green peanut butter M&Ms
Place chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
Heat in 30 second increments until melted, stirring after every increment. It will be smooth and shiny when fully melted.
Whisk in the peppermint extract.
Place 2 cups Chex cereal in a large bowl.
Pour 1/3 melted chocolate over cereal. Repeat with remaining cereal and chocoalte two more times.
Mix until cereal is fully coated in the peanut butter chocoalte mixture.
Refrigerate puppy chow for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup powdered sugar and toss to coat. Repeat two more times to use up a total of 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar.
Refrigerate for another 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar and toss to coat again.
Mix in M&Ms and serve.
Refrigerate any unused portion.
Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 252mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 37g