Description
Sweet winter magic meets holiday cheer in this candy cane peppermint puppy chow, blending crushed candy canes with powdered sugar and white chocolate. Crisp chocolate cereal clusters deliver festive flavor that delights both kids and adults with seasonal spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) Chex cereal
- 10 ounces (280 grams) Andes Peppermint Baking Chips
Coating and Flavoring:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
Garnish:
- 6 candy canes (crushed)
Instructions
- Prepare a large glass bowl and microwave Andes Peppermint Baking Chips at 50% power in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until completely smooth and melted. Exercise caution to prevent overheating.
- Gently fold Chex cereal into the melted peppermint chips, ensuring every piece is thoroughly and evenly coated with the peppermint mixture.
- Take a large zip-top bag and combine powdered sugar and crushed candy canes, creating a festive coating mixture.
- Transfer the peppermint-coated cereal into the zip-top bag, seal tightly, and vigorously shake to completely cover the cereal with the sugar and candy cane mixture.
- Once fully coated, store the puppy chow in the sealed zip-top bag or transfer to an airtight container. The treat maintains optimal freshness for up to 2 weeks, though its irresistible flavor may challenge its longevity.
Notes
- Prevent Chip Burning by microwaving peppermint chips slowly and stirring frequently to ensure smooth melting without scorching.
- Use Room Temperature Cereal to help chocolate adhere more evenly and prevent clumping during coating process.
- Control Sugar Coating by gradually adding powdered sugar and candy cane pieces, ensuring each piece gets an even, light dusting instead of becoming too heavy or clumpy.
- Make Gluten-Free Version by selecting gluten-free Chex cereal and verifying all other ingredients are certified gluten-free for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg