Christmas Puppy Chow
Christmas puppy chow is a quick no-bake holiday snack made with crispy cereal coated in chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Red and green candies and Christmas sprinkles make it a festive treat for parties, gifting, and movie nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Large mixing bowl
Microwave-safe bowl
Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
Large zip-top bag or container with a lid
Measuring cups and spoons or kitchen scale
* Baking sheet
* Parchment paper
Airtight storage container
- 9 cups about 270 g crispy rice square cereal
- 1 cup 170 g semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup 125 g creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup 56 g unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups 180 g powdered sugar
- ¾ cup about 130 g red and green candy-coated chocolates
- 2 tablespoons Christmas sprinkles
Place the cereal in a large mixing bowl.
Combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave in 20–30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and fold gently until coated.
Transfer the cereal to a large zip-top bag or lidded container.
Add the powdered sugar, seal, and shake gently until the cereal is evenly coated.
Spread the puppy chow on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it set for about 15–20 minutes.
Once the coating has set, gently separate any large clusters.
Transfer the cereal to a large bowl and mix in the red and green candies and Christmas sprinkles.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Use fresh, crunchy cereal for the best texture.
Melt chocolate slowly to prevent scorching.
Stir gently to avoid crushing the cereal.
Let the coating set before adding the candies.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week.
Freeze for up to 2 months.
This snack is for people, not dogs, because chocolate can be toxic to pets.