Easter Puppy Chow
This Easter puppy chow is a quick no-bake treat for spring! Chex cereal is coated in white chocolate and peanut butter, then tossed with powdered sugar and pastel M&M’s.
Ingredients
- 5 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup pastel M&M's , or any variety
- Easter sprinkles , optional
Instructions
- Prep. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper. Pour the Chex cereal in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Combine 1 cup white chocolate chips, 1/2 cup peanut butter and 3 Tablespoons butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for one minute. Stir until melted. Microwave an additional 15 seconds if needed. Alternatively you could cook over a double broiler. Remove and let sit 1-2 minutes to cool slightly.
- Stir 1 teaspoon vanilla into the melted white chocolate and then pour mixture over Chex cereal in the bowl. Stir until well coated. Let sit a couple minutes.
- Shake: Place 1/2 cup powdered sugar each into 2 large zip top bags. Divide coated Chex between the two bags and shake until coated. Add more powdered sugar if desired.
- Pour onto lined baking sheets. Add M&M's and sprinkles and allow to set for 20 minutes.
Notes
Variation: Feel free to add in extras like peanut M&M's, mini Cadbury eggs white chocolate coated pretzels or mini marshmallows.
Storage: Store in airtight container or zip top bag for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 579kcal, Carbohydrates: 82g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 362mg, Potassium: 301mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 50g, Vitamin A: 608IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 167mg, Iron: 13mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
