Description

Get ready to make a snack that disappears fast. This Saint Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow is a crunchy, sweet, no-bake treat coated in creamy white chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar, then finished with a festive green sparkle. It is perfect for party food, holiday dessert tables, easy snack ideas, quick treats, and fun food ideas when you want something simple but eye-catching. Whether you need a quick dessert for a crowd or an easy recipe for a family movie night, this Saint Patrick’s Day favorite delivers big flavor with very little effort.

Ingredients

8 cups Rice Chex cereal

1 cup white chocolate chips

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons green sanding sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Add the Rice Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl and line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.

2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and unsalted butter.

3. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each one, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.

4. Stir in the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt.

5. Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently fold until all the cereal is evenly coated.

6. Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or container with a lid.

7. Add the powdered sugar, seal, and shake until every piece is fully coated.

8. Spread the puppy chow onto the prepared baking sheet.

9. Sprinkle the green sanding sugar over the top while the coating is still slightly tacky.

10. Let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes until set, then break apart and serve or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Use a large bowl and fold gently so the cereal stays crisp and does not crush while coating.

Let the puppy chow cool completely before storing so the powdered sugar coating stays dry and fluffy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 278
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 178mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 9mg

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