What’s the best cereal for Puppy Chow?

Rice Chex is the classic go-to, but Corn Chex , Wheat Chex , or even Crispix work well too. Just avoid anything too fragile or sugary.

Can you freeze Christmas Puppy Chow?

Absolutely. Once cooled, store it in a freezer-safe bag for up to 6 months. It’s perfect for make-ahead gifting or last-minute snack emergencies.

Is Puppy Chow gluten-free?

Yes, if you use gluten-free certified cereal and check that your mix-ins are safe (some brands of chocolate chips or candies may contain traces of gluten).

What’s the difference between Puppy Chow and Muddy Buddies?

Nothing! They’re the same recipe. Muddy Buddies is simply the branded version from Chex. Some also call it Reindeer Chow, Snow Snack, or Monkey Munch .

What’s the easiest way to coat the cereal with powdered sugar?

Use a large plastic bag (even a clean garbage bag!) to toss everything together. Shake until coated—no sticky hands!

Christmas Puppy Chow – The Best 5-Minute Festive Snack

Christmas Puppy Chow

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Christmas Puppy Chow is a no-bake, sweet and crunchy holiday snack made with Chex cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and festive M&M’s. It’s perfect for holiday parties, gift bags, or cozy movie nights.

Author: Catherine
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 10 servings 1x
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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9 cups Rice Chex Cereal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (more if needed)
1/2 cup holiday M&M’s

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Instructions

Place the Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl.
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and stir gently to coat all pieces evenly.
Let cool for 5 minutes.
Add powdered sugar and toss until fully coated. You can use a large plastic bag to shake the mix for even coating.
Once cooled, stir in holiday M&M’s.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Notes

You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower butter for allergy-friendly options.
Use different colored M&M’s to match other holidays.
Store in the freezer for up to 6 months and let thaw before serving.
To revive slightly soggy mix, add more powdered sugar and let air dry.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 423
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 318mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0.2g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 13mg

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