Go Back
Festive St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow mix with green treats and decorations.

St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow

A quick and addictive festive snack combining crunchy cereal coated in rich chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar, topped with colorful green candy.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Irish
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups rice Chex cereal Light, hollow crunch that soaks up the chocolate-peanut butter coating.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Use semisweet or milk chocolate chips for melting.
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter Creamy peanut butter helps the chocolate adhere.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar Creates the classic dusty finish.
  • 1 cup green candy Use M&M’s or chocolate-covered pretzels.
  • 1 tablespoon butter For added shine when melting.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Step 1: Melt the chocolate and peanut butter. Add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until glossy and smooth.
  2. Step 2: Coat the cereal. Place Chex cereal in a large bowl, drizzle melted mixture over top, and gently fold until evenly coated.
  3. Step 3: Prepare the powdered sugar mixture. In a zip-top bag, add powdered sugar and green candy, seal, and gently move candy around.
  4. Step 4: Combine cereal and sugar. Transfer the coated cereal to the bag, seal, and shake until well coated in powdered sugar.
  5. Step 5: Cool and set. Pour onto a baking sheet and let it cool for 15-30 minutes until chocolate firms up.
  6. Step 6: Enjoy and serve. Move to a serving bowl or portion into jars for gifts.

Notes

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days or freeze for longer storage. For a crisp snack after thawing, spread on a baking sheet and bake briefly.