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Christmas Peppermint Bark Puppy Chow

Christmas Peppermint Bark Puppy Chow: Your Festive No-Bake Treat

This Christmas Peppermint Bark Puppy Chow is a festive no-bake treat that combines crunchy cereal with chocolate and peppermint flavors, making it perfect for holiday gatherings and gift-giving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Crunchy Base
  • 6 cups Rice Chex Cereal Ensure it's gluten-free
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips Can substitute with dark chocolate
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Melt slowly to prevent burning
  • 1/4 cup Butter Vegan butter can be used
For the Minty Twist
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Optional for milder mint flavor
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Peppermint Candies Or use candy canes
For the Sweet Finish
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to suit sweetness preference
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt A pinch elevates flavor

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Gallon-size zip-top bag
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and butter. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until melted and smooth (about 1-2 minutes). Mix in peppermint extract.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, carefully pour in the Rice Chex cereal. Gently fold in the melted chocolate mixture until each piece is coated.
  3. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies and a pinch of salt over the mixture. Mix gently until combined.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a gallon-size zip-top bag. Add powdered sugar, seal tightly, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
  5. Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool for 15 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Do not refrigerate to avoid clumping.

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