Simply delicious Christmas Puppy Chow is coated in milk chocolate, butterscotch and powdered sugar and tossed with holiday M&Ms.
We love kid-friendly Christmas treats like White Chocolate Peppermint Chow, Christmas Snack Mix, Reindeer Treats, and this Tasty Christmas Puppy Chow. They are all fun to make AND eat!
Fun & Festive!!
Christmas Chow is a tasty snack mix, which is a Christmas version of Puppy Chow. We made it awhile ago and the kids loved it!!
It is definitely kid friendly…both making it and eating it. My kids love to help cook in the kitchen, and this is a great recipe for them to help with. Shaking it all up is SO fun!
It’s a little different than regular Puppy Chow, just as tasty but a lot more festive. If you don’t want to make cookies this year for the big guy, you can whip up this Christmas Chow – I know he’ll like it! 😉
how to make christmas puppy chow
PREP. Place Rice Chex in a bowl and set aside. Also place 2 cups powdered sugar in a large Ziploc bag.
HEAT. In a small pot, melt butter, peanut butter, vanilla, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips on LOW heat until smooth and well combined, stirring the entire time.
COAT. Pour melted mixture over Rice Chex and mix well until all the cereal is evenly coated. Pour this mixture into the bag of powdered sugar and shake until all the cereal is coated.
COOL. Spread over waxed paper to cool.
SERVE. When ready to serve mix with 1 cup of Holiday M&Ms. You can use regular milk chocolate M&Ms like we did or the White Chocolate Peppermint M&Ms or Holiday Mint M&Ms.
Variations + Storing Info
Variations:
- Instead of normal chocolate chips use Christmas colored candy melts
- Add in holiday sprinkles
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave instead of on the stovetop. In a large microwave safe bowl combine the butter, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and vanilla. Heat in small increments, stirring in between, until it is smooth and fully melted.
Allergies: One of the great things about this recipe is that it is forgiving when ingredients are adjusted. This is really great for those who have to deal with food allergies. The texture and taste may change a bit, but you can still provide a similar treat to the one other people get to enjoy all the time.
- Gluten: Chex makes gluten free cereal YAY!
- Dairy: Use a dairy free chocolate and substitute the butter with dairy free butter
- Peanuts: Other nut butters will work.
STORE this either at room temperature or in the fridge. Storing it in an airtight container helps it last for up to a week
FREEZE prepared muddy buddies in an airtight bag for up to 3 month. Let it thaw in the fridge and eat from there!
For more Treat Mixes, check out:
- White Chocolate Puppy Chow
- White Trash
- White Chocolate M&M Popcorn
- Birthday Cake Popcorn
- Brownie Puppy Chow Mix
- Christmas Popcorn
Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 cups rice chex
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup Holiday M&Ms
Instructions
- Place Rice Chex in a bowl and set aside.
- Also place 2 cups powdered sugar in a large Ziploc bag.
- In a small pot, melt butter, peanut butter, vanilla, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips on LOW heat until smooth and well combined, stirring the entire time.
- Pour melted mixture over Rice Chex and mix well until all the cereal is evenly coated.
- Pour this mixture into the bag of powdered sugar and shake until all the cereal is coated.
- Spread over waxed paper to cool.
- When ready to serve mix with 1 cup of Holiday M&Ms. You can use regular milk chocolate M&Ms like we did or the White Chocolate Peppermint M&Ms or Holiday Mint M&Ms.
- Store in airtight containers.
This will be a Christmas staple!!!
My all time favorite treat made even better with the addition of butterscotch and vanilla!
Great recipe! I’m wondering if it freezes? And how long will it keep?
Thanks!
Yes, you can freeze them. Freeze the prepared muddy buddies in an airtight bag for up to 3 months. Then let it thaw in the fridge and eat from there!