St. Patricks Day Puppy Chow (Print Version)

A chocolate peanut butter cereal mix coated in powdered sugar and decorated with festive green and gold sprinkles.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 9 cups rice Chex cereal

→ Chocolate & Peanut Butter Coating

02 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Powder & Decorations

06 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
07 - 1/2 cup green candy melts or white chocolate chips with green food coloring
08 - 1/4 cup green and gold sprinkles
09 - 1/2 cup green chocolate candies (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth (about 1-2 minutes total).
03 - Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently fold with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake vigorously until all pieces are well coated.
06 - In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt green candy melts (or white chocolate chips with green food coloring) in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
07 - Drizzle the green candy over the puppy chow and toss gently to distribute. Spread mixture on a lined baking sheet, sprinkle with green and gold sprinkles and green chocolate candies. Allow to set for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes but looks like you spent way more effort on it
  • The chocolate-peanut butter combo is impossible to stop eating once you start
02 -
  • Do not skip the zip-top bag step for powdered sugar, or you will end up with a mess and uneven coating
  • Work quickly once you drizzle the green candy or it will harden before you can add the sprinkles
03 -
  • Use fresh powdered sugar, not the open bag in your pantry that has been sitting for months
  • Let the chocolate mixture cool slightly before coating so the cereal does not get soggy

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