Description
Bright, crunchy, and Grinch-green, this festive puppy chow mixes up in minutes and disappears even faster. Sweet vanilla white chocolate coats crispy cereal, a blizzard of powdered sugar follows, and red hearts sprinkle the holiday magic. Easy, no-bake, and perfect for parties, movie nights, or gifting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups rice cereal squares
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Red heart-shaped sprinkles
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the rice cereal squares in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and butter.
- Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and green gel food coloring until a bright Grinch-green color is achieved 🎄.
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently stir until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or container with a lid.
- Add the powdered sugar, seal, and shake gently until all pieces are fully coated.
- Spread the puppy chow onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and set.
- Sprinkle red heart-shaped sprinkles over the top once cooled.
- Allow to set for 10–15 minutes before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring, not liquid, to avoid seizing the chocolate.
- For gluten-free, choose a certified gluten-free rice cereal and check your white chocolate.
- If the coating thickens, warm it for 5–10 seconds and stir again.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week or freeze up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Microwave, No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (30–35 g)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Grinch puppy chow, muddy buddies, Christmas snack, holiday treat, green dessert, no bake, white chocolate, party mix, sweet snack