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St Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow

St Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this delightful puppy chow, combining Rice Chex, chocolate, and peanut butter for a festive treat everyone will love!
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Coating Ingredients
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Green food coloring adjust for desired color
Fun Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Festive sprinkles green
  • 1 cup Mini marshmallows

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • resealable plastic bag

Method
 

Making Puppy Chow
  1. Combine the rice chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set it aside.
  2. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir gently until smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and green food coloring, then remove from heat.
  4. Pour the chocolate mixture over the rice chex cereal and gently stir to coat.
  5. Transfer the coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag or a container. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake until evenly coated.
  6. Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet to cool for a few minutes.
  7. Mix in the festive sprinkles and mini marshmallows once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with extra melted chocolate for a richer finish.

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