How long will Christmas Puppy Chow stay fresh?

Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it stays fresh for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze it for up to six months.

My powdered sugar is clumping—what went wrong?

It’s likely your chocolate-peanut butter mix was too warm. Let it cool slightly before adding to the cereal, and sift your powdered sugar before shaking.

Is Christmas Puppy Chow gluten-free?

It can be. Use rice Chex (not wheat Chex), and double-check your mix-ins—sprinkles and chocolate chips sometimes contain trace gluten.

Can I double the batch?

Absolutely. Just mix in two rounds so you don’t break the cereal. And you’ll want more—trust me.

Can I make Christmas Puppy Chow without peanut butter?

Yes. Swap in almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter. Just make sure the substitute is creamy and unsweetened for best results.

Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe for Easy No-Bake Holiday Snacking

Christmas Puppy Chow

Print Recipe

Christmas Puppy Chow is a festive, no-bake snack mix made with Chex cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. It’s a holiday twist on the classic muddy buddies, finished with colorful sprinkles for a cheerful look and a sweet, crunchy bite.

Author: Benchi
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

9 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup festive sprinkles

Instructions

Measure 9 cups of Chex cereal into a very large mixing bowl and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup peanut butter, stirring constantly until smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal in three stages, folding gently to coat all pieces evenly.
In a large zip-top bag, combine 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 1/2 cup festive sprinkles. Shake to mix.
Add coated cereal to the bag in batches, seal, and shake to coat evenly.
Spread the coated cereal on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
Chill for 1 hour to set before serving or storing.

Notes

Use white chocolate or colored melting chocolate for a visual variation.
Almond or sunflower seed butter can be used for nut allergies.
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 6 months.

Find it online: https://www.cookwithbenchi.com/christmas-puppy-chow/