Peppermint Bark Puppy Chow
This Peppermint Bark Puppy Chow mixes crunchy cereal, creamy white chocolate, and candy cane bits for a minty, no-bake holiday treat. Ready in minutes, it’s perfect for gifting or sharing at Christmas parties.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 178kcal
Ingredients
- 7 cups rice Chex cereal
- 1¾ cups chopped candy canes
- 2 cups melted white chocolate I used almond bark; you can also use white chocolate wafer
Instructions
- Add 7 cups of Rice Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl and set aside.7 cups rice Chex cereal
- Place the candy canes in a food processor and pulse until they’re finely crushed into small pieces. Set aside.1¾ cups chopped candy canes
- Add the chocolate bark to a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth and fully melted.2 cups melted white chocolate
- Pour the melted chocolate over the Chex cereal. Using two large spoons, gently toss to coat evenly, just like you would toss a salad.
- Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the coated cereal and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet and let the chocolate set completely.
- Once set, break into pieces if needed and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Storage:
- Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. You can refrigerate for up to two weeks if needed.
- Make ahead: This recipe can be prepared up to three days in advance. Store in a sealed container at room temperature until ready to serve or gift.
- Freeze: Place in a freezer safe container or resealable bag and freeze for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Heat the chocolate in short 20 second intervals, stirring often to prevent burning or seizing.
- Crush candy canes carefully. Aim for small pieces with a mix of fine crumbs and a few larger bits for crunch.
- Once the chocolate is melted, move fast to toss and coat before it sets.
- Use gentle motions. Fold with two large spoons to coat evenly without crushing the cereal.
- Let the mixture harden fully before storing so it doesn’t clump together. I like to let it set for 20-30 minutes - if you are in a hurry pop the tray in the fridge for about 10 minutes to speed things up.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 5mg
