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Red White & Blue Puppy Chow Recipe

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Red White & Blue Puppy Chow is a festive and delicious snack mix featuring crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated in a smooth chocolate and peanut butter mixture, dusted with powdered sugar, and sprinkled with colorful red, white, and blue M&Ms. This easy no-bake recipe is perfect for patriotic holidays, parties, or just a fun treat for the whole family.

  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 7 cups Rice Chex Cereal (use between 6 to 7 cups depending on desired thickness of coating)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (use between 1 to 2 cups)
  • Red, White, and Blue M&Ms

Optional Add-ins

  • Marshmallows
  • Peanut butter cups or other favorite mix-ins

Instructions

  1. Measure Cereal: Into a large bowl, measure out the Rice Chex cereal and set it aside to prepare for coating.
  2. Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter: Place the chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter into a microwavable bowl. Microwave on high for one minute, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Coat Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Gently stir with a spatula to evenly coat every piece without crushing the cereal.
  4. Add Powdered Sugar: Place the powdered sugar into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the coated cereal mixture to the bag, seal it tightly, and shake vigorously until the cereal is evenly coated with powdered sugar. Then mix in the red, white, and blue M&Ms along with any optional add-ins like marshmallows.
  5. Cool Mixture: Spread the coated cereal mixture out over waxed paper on a large baking sheet or counter surface. Allow it to cool completely and let the coating dry to prevent clumping.
  6. Store: Once cooled and dried, transfer the puppy chow into an airtight container for storage or immediate serving.

Notes

  • Use 6 to 7 cups of Rice Chex cereal depending on how thick you want the coating to be.
  • Adjust powder sugar amount from 1 to 2 cups for desired sweetness and coating thickness.
  • Feel free to add peanut butter cups, marshmallows, or other favorite candies for a personalized twist.
  • Letting the mixture cool completely ensures the coating hardens and doesn’t clump.
  • This recipe is ideal for parties and patriotic celebrations like the 4th of July.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/red-white-and-blue-puppy-chow-recipe/