This post may contain affiliate links.For more information, please see our affiliate policy.Leave a ReviewJump to RecipeChristmas Puppy Chow is easy to make and SO addictive! This holiday muddy buddy recipe calls for Chex cereal, chocolate chips, peanut butter, holiday M&Ms, and lots of powdered sugar for that snowy effect.

Zero baking required, this festive dessert is fun to make and is perfect for parties or packaging up as a gift!   Meggan’s notes Growing up in the Midwest, puppy chow was a staple.I remember eating it during log cabin getaways to lake country, camping adventures, and road trips.During the Christmas season, it made a festive after school snack! If you’ve never made puppy chow before, then you’ve come to the right place.

My easy puppy chow recipe turns out perfectly every time, with just the right balance of chocolate and peanut butter.  I’ve got fun ways you can dress this up for holiday parties or gift bags.Here I’ve used red and green M&Ms and white chocolate covered pretzels.Feel free to toss in crushed candy canes or make your own Christmas pretzels by drizzling melted chocolate over top and adding holiday sprinkles.  My secret to the best puppy chow is to use store-bought peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips.

I think the semi-sweet chips taste best with peanut butter, but you can use milk chocolate if you prefer.Rice Chex is my favorite cereal to use, but any type of similarly-textured Chex cereal w

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