St. Patricks Day Puppy Chow (Print View)
Sweet chocolate peanut butter cereal mix with festive green decorations
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 9 cups rice Chex cereal
→ Chocolate & Peanut Butter Coating
02 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Powder & Decorations
06 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
07 - 1/2 cup green candy melts or white chocolate chips with green food coloring
08 - 1/4 cup green and gold sprinkles
09 - 1/2 cup green chocolate candies (such as green M&Ms), optional
# How to Make:
01 - Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth (about 1-2 minutes total).
03 - Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently fold with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake vigorously until all pieces are well coated.
06 - In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt green candy melts (or white chocolate chips with a few drops of green food coloring) in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
07 - Drizzle the green candy over the puppy chow and toss gently to distribute.
08 - Spread the mixture on a lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with green and gold sprinkles and green chocolate candies. Allow to set for 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- That salty-sweet-crunchy trifecta keeps people hovering around the bowl longer than polite conversation allows
- The green drizzle makes it feel festive without requiring any actual baking skills or patience
02 -
- Room temperature cereal absorbs coating better than cold straight from the box
- The shake step in the bag is nonnegotiable for that classic puppy chow texture
03 -
- Let the chocolate peanut butter mixture cool for one minute before pouring over cereal to prevent premature sogginess
- Double the powdered sugar coating if you like the classic dusty puppy chow look over a lighter glaze