Can I make St Patrick's Day Puppy Chow ahead of time?

Yes, St Patrick's Day Puppy Chow is perfect for making in advance. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. For best results, add marshmallows or delicate candies closer to serving time so they stay fresh and don’t become sticky.

How do I keep St Patrick's Day Puppy Chow from clumping?

To prevent clumping, make sure the cereal is evenly coated but not oversaturated with the melted chocolate mixture. Shake thoroughly with enough powdered sugar to fully coat each piece. Also, allow the puppy chow to cool completely on a baking sheet before storing.

Can I make St Patrick's Day Puppy Chow nut-free?

Absolutely. Replace the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or another nut-free alternative. Double-check that your candy melts and mix-ins are also nut-free if you are preparing St Patrick's Day Puppy Chow for someone with allergies.

St Patrick's Day Puppy Chow – Easy Festive Recipe

Name: St Patrick's Day Puppy Chow
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 9 cups crisp rice cereal squares; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 cup green candy melts; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 cup green candy-coated chocolates; 1 cup shamrock-shaped marshmallows; 2 tablespoons green sprinkles

Description

St Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow is a festive no-bake snack mix made with crispy rice cereal coated in a creamy peanut butter and chocolate mixture, then dusted in powdered sugar and tossed with green candies and shamrock marshmallows for the perfect holiday treat.

Ingredients

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9 cups crisp rice cereal squares
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup green candy melts
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup green candy-coated chocolates
1 cup shamrock-shaped marshmallows
2 tablespoons green sprinkles

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Instructions

Place the 9 cups of crisp rice cereal in a very large mixing bowl and set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup green candy melts, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, and 4 tablespoons unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until glossy.
Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently fold until all pieces are evenly coated.
Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag, add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, seal, and shake until fully coated.
Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow it to cool completely.
Once cooled, gently mix in 1 cup green candy-coated chocolates, 1 cup shamrock marshmallows, and 2 tablespoons green sprinkles.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overheat the chocolate mixture to prevent seizing.
Allow the coated cereal to cool fully before adding candies to avoid melting.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 32 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg