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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
Cook Time2 minutes
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time47 minutes
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 415kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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