St. Patricks Day Puppy Chow (Printable)

A festive chocolate peanut butter cereal mix coated in powdered sugar and decorated with green sprinkles and candies.

# 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

# Steps:

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.
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 -
  • The salty sweet combo hits that perfect snack craving spot
  • Takes twenty minutes start to finish but looks like you put in real effort
  • People get genuinely excited about the festive colors without realizing how simple it actually is
02 -
  • Let the coating cool slightly before pouring over the cereal or you will end up with soggy pieces
  • The shaking step in the bag is oddly satisfying but do not skip it because stirring the powdered sugar in by hand takes forever and leaves clumps
03 -
  • Work in two batches if your bowl is not big enough to shake everything properly
  • The green drizzle sets fast so have your sprinkles ready before you start melting

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