Everyone will love this Grinch Puppy Chow Chex Mix recipe! This festive holiday treat combines a crunchy-sweet snack with a chocolate peanut butter flavor. The red and green colors make it perfect for holiday parties or movie night!
Christmas puppy chow is a holiday favorite that's always a hit at parties and also makes a great gift.
I always whip up multiple batches of puppy chow Chex mix because it never lasts long! This no-bake, easy-to-make treat is perfect for snacking anytime.
This muddy buddies recipe is versatile-just swap the colors and candies to fit any holiday or occasion. It's a year-round favorite!
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Grinch Puppy Chow Ingredients
- Ghirardelli white melting wafers: This brand works best because it does not seize when you add food gel. You can also use green candy melts.
- Corn Chex cereal: You can also use Rice Chex cereal.
- Powdered sugar: Adds the sweet taste to this tasty treat.
- Green food gel: I used this brand of green food gel. It’s the perfect green color without mixing additional colors. You can also use neon green or bright green food gel.
- Peanut butter: Creamy peanut butter works best for this recipe.
- Vanilla extract
- Holiday red and green M&M’s candies
- Red heart candy sprinkles
How to Make Grinch Puppy Chow
In a stand mixer bowl with a paddle attachment, combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and 5 drops of green food coloring. Mix on low, gradually increasing to medium, scraping the sides until the sugar turns light green and crumbly. Start with 2 cups of powdered sugar, adding up to 4 cups as needed.
Melt vanilla wafers in a microwave-safe bowl according to package directions. Stir in 2 drops of green food coloring and ½ cup of peanut butter until smooth.
Place the Chex mix in a large zip-top bag, pour in the melted chocolate mixture, seal the bag, and shake to coat evenly.
Add the powdered sugar mixture, shake again until coated, then mix in heart sprinkles and holiday M&M's.
Serve and enjoy!
Helpful Tips and Variations
- Change up the colors and M&M colors for different holidays and occasions.
- Use Ghirardelli chocolate to avoid seizing when you add food coloring. If it does seize up add in ½ to 1 tablespoons of coconut oil.
- Use food gel NOT food coloring!
- Add in peanuts and pretzels for a sweet n salty taste.
- Can omit the green color chocolate and leave it plain white.
- Add in holiday sprinkles or swap with M&M’s.
- Double or triple for holiday parties or gifting.
Storing
Place leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for up to one week.
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Recipe
Grinch Puppy Chow
Ingredients
- 10 oz Ghirardelli white vanilla flavored melting wafers
- 5 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 7 drops green food gel neon green or bright green
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 (3.10 oz. boxes) holiday red and green M&M's candies
- Red heart candy sprinkles
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl with a paddle attachment, combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and 5 drops of green food coloring. Mix on low, gradually increasing to medium, scraping the sides until the sugar turns light green and crumbly. Start with 2 cups of powdered sugar, adding up to 4 cups as needed.
- Melt vanilla wafers in a microwave-safe bowl according to package directions. Stir in 2 drops of green food coloring and ½ cup of peanut butter until smooth.
- Place the Chex mix in a large zip-top bag, pour in the melted chocolate mixture, seal the bag, and shake to coat evenly. Add the powdered sugar mixture, shake again until coated, then mix in heart sprinkles and holiday M&M's.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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