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Mardi Gras Puppy Chow

A festive and easy-to-make treat combining chocolate, peanut butter, and colorful candy melts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cereal Base
  • 9 cups Rice Chex or Cinnamon Chex
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mixture
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips dark chocolate preferred
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter creamy, no oil separation
  • 1 cup Butter unsalted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Coating
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
Candy Melts
  • 1 cup Purple Candy Melts
  • 1 cup Green Candy Melts
  • 1 cup Gold Candy Melts
  • 1 cup Sprinkles festive colors

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Microwave
  • - Spatula
  • Plastic Bag
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Prepare Cereal
  1. Place cereal in a large bowl.
Melt Mixture
  1. Combine chocolate, peanut butter, and butter in microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between.
Add Vanilla
  1. Stir in vanilla extract.
Coat Cereal
  1. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal and fold gently with spatula.
Powdered Sugar
  1. Transfer to plastic bag with powdered sugar and shake until fully coated.
Add Colors
  1. Spread on baking sheet and drizzle with melted candy melts.
Final Steps
  1. Add sprinkles and let set until candy melts harden.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 20g

Notes

Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For vegan version, use dairy-free chocolate and plant-based butter.
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