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Christmas Puppy Chow aka "Reindeer Food"

Christmas Puppy Chow is a delightfully sweet and crunchy homemade holiday snack mix. The red and green colors make it pretty and festive!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 6 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 287 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup red frosting
  • 1/2 Cup green frosting
  • 1/2 Cup white candy melts or white chocolate chips
  • 4 Cups Chex cereal
  • 1 Cup Powdered sgura
  • 1 Tablespoon shortening optional
  • holiday M&Ms optional

Instructions

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  1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  2. Place the red frosting and 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (or white candy melts) in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30-45 seconds. Stir every 15 seconds, until melted. If needed, add a spoonful of shortening to smooth.
  3. Add 2 cups Chex cereal and your melted red candy coating to a mixing bowl and stir until all cereal is coated.
  4. Place 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a large ziplock bag and add the candy coated cereal. Seal bag and shake until all cereal is coated in sugar.
  5. Pour the cereal onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Repeat the above steps with the white candy melts and green frosting to create an equal amount of green snack mix.
  7. Let dry for an hour before packaging or serving.
  8. When serving, feel free to add holiday M&Ms or other fun mix-ins.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.

Nutrition Information

Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 191mg (8%) Potassium 125mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 264IU (5%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287

% Daily Value*

Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 191mg 8%
Potassium 125mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 264IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.