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Christmas Puppy Chow
Puppy Chow Mix, also known as Muddy Buddies, is such an easy snack to make. It's totally customizable, perfect for every holiday, and this crunchy mix is sweet and perfect to nosh on.
I think one of my favorite things about this Chex mix snack is that you can make it for every holiday! If you are craving an easy Puppy Chow recipe for Valentine's, I have the perfect recipe for you! If you are looking for a muddy buddy recipe for St. Patrick's Day, I have one that will be a keeper! And of course, you know you will need one a Patriotic Chex Mix Muddy Buddy recipe!
Before you get started, here are a few tips and suggestions.
Puppy Chow without Peanut Butter?
Yes, you can make it without peanut butter. You can substitute Nutella instead.
Can You Make This Without Powdered Sugar?
You don't need to use powdered sugar when making this recipe. You can leave it off. You will still get that amazing chocolate and peanut butter flavor.
What Ingredients are Needed?
- Peanut butter - this is a key part of this recipe.
- Butter - everything is made better when you use butter.
- Milk chocolate chips - this will cover your cereal.
- Vanilla extract - every recipe needs this.
- Powdered sugar - adds a fun bright color.
- M&Ms - you can use either peanut or milk chocolate
How to Make Reindeer Chow?
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ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS RECIPES
📖 Recipe
How to Make Christmas Puppy Chow
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 9 cups Chex cereal
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup M&Ms
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter, butter, and chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl.
- Microwave for 1 minute, then stir until melted and creamy.
- Add vanilla and stir.
- In a large bowl with a cover, pour chocolate mixture over cereal. Cover and shake until cereal is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar over cereal. Cover and shake until evenly coated.
- Add M&Ms to complete your Puppy Chow/Muddy Buddies.
Helen says
This sounds super yummy, and it looks cute too.
sandy weinstein says
these look delicious, but fattening. why is it called Puppy Chow? makes you think it is for dogs, puppies.
I know, right? It's called that because before you add the powdered sugar, it looks like puppy chow. Some people refer to it as "muddy buddies" so it doesn't sound weird.
gloria patterson says
Of all the sweets made for the holiday this is my favorite...... And I don't know why! This is so simple to make and even I could make this. But if I made it then I would end up eating it all. So I am just waiting for someone in the family to make and bring me a ziplock full.
I would be over the moon if someone gave me a bag full! LOL. That's the problem I have. If I make it, you can't stop. It's so good.
Tammy Catterton says
This look like a great recipe to try this time of year thanks for sharing it