Description
Peppermint Bark Puppy Chow is a festive and easy-to-make holiday treat combining crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated with smooth melted white chocolate and sprinkled with finely crushed candy canes. Perfect for gifting or enjoying as a sweet snack, this no-bake recipe delivers a delightful peppermint flavor with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Prepare Cereal: Add 7 cups of Rice Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl and set aside to have a base ready for coating.
- Crush Candy Canes: Place 1¾ cups of candy canes in a food processor and pulse until they are finely crushed into small pieces. Set aside the crushed candy canes for later use.
- Melt Chocolate: Put 2 cups of white chocolate bark into a microwave-safe bowl. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring well between each, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the melted white chocolate over the Rice Chex cereal. Using two large spoons, gently toss the mixture to coat the cereal evenly, similar to tossing a salad, ensuring every piece is covered in chocolate.
- Add Candy Cane Pieces: Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the chocolate-coated cereal and stir gently until the candy cane pieces are evenly distributed and adhered to the cereal.
- Set Mixture: Spread the coated cereal mixture evenly onto a baking sheet to allow the chocolate to set fully. Let it sit at room temperature until completely hardened.
- Store and Serve: Once the mixture is set, break it into pieces if necessary. Store the Peppermint Bark Puppy Chow in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for up to two weeks.
- Make Ahead: This recipe can be prepared up to three days in advance. Store in a sealed container at room temperature until ready to serve or gift.
- Freeze: Place in a freezer-safe container or resealable bag and freeze for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
