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Peppermint Bark Puppy Chow Recipe

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  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: About 8 cups 1x

Description

Peppermint Bark Puppy Chow is a festive and delicious sweet snack featuring crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated in creamy white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes for a refreshing peppermint flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a delightful treat, this recipe combines easy-to-make steps with irresistible flavors.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 7 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1¾ cups chopped candy canes

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups melted white chocolate (almond bark or white chocolate wafers)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cereal: Place 7 cups of Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside to make coating easier later.
  2. Crush Candy Canes: Place 1¾ cups of candy canes into a food processor and pulse until they become finely crushed into small pieces. Set the crushed candy canes aside for topping.
  3. Melt White Chocolate: Transfer 2 cups of white chocolate bark or wafers into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
  4. Coat Cereal: Pour the melted white chocolate over the Rice Chex cereal. Using two large spoons, gently toss the mixture to evenly coat all the cereal pieces with the chocolate, similar to tossing a salad.
  5. Add Candy Cane Crumbs: Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the chocolate-coated cereal and gently stir to ensure the candy bits are evenly distributed throughout.
  6. Set Mixture: Spread the coated cereal mixture in an even layer on a baking sheet, allowing the chocolate to set completely at room temperature.
  7. Store and Serve: Once the mixture is fully set and hardened, break it into pieces if necessary. Store the peppermint bark puppy chow in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

Notes

  • Use almond bark or white chocolate wafers for best melting results and smoother coating.
  • If you don’t have a food processor, place candy canes in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin.
  • The mixture should be allowed to set at room temperature; chilling in the refrigerator can speed up this process but may cause condensation.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
  • Be gentle when tossing to avoid breaking the cereal pieces.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Peppermint Bark Puppy Chow, Holiday Snack, White Chocolate Chex Mix, Peppermint Candy Snack, Festive Treat

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