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Easy Peppermint Puppy Chow

A festive no-bake holiday snack made with white chocolate, peppermint, and crunchy cereal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

Puppy Chow Mix
  • 6 cups rice cereal squares
  • 1.5 cups white chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup crushed candy canes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Zip-top bag

Method
 

  1. Place cereal in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Melt white chocolate, peanut butter, and butter together until smooth.
  3. Stir in peppermint extract.
  4. Pour mixture over cereal and gently stir to coat.
  5. Transfer to a zip-top bag with powdered sugar and candy canes.
  6. Shake until evenly coated and let set before serving.

Notes

Use peppermint extract sparingly to avoid overpowering the flavor.