Description
This St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow is full of irresistible flavors and textures, featuring crunchy Rice Chex, creamy peanut butter, and delightful green and gold decorations. It’s an easy treat perfect for festive gatherings or snacking at home, sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
- white almond bark – 24 ounces (divided 18oz and 6oz)
- rice chex cereal – 11 cups (divided 8 cups and 3 cups)
- creamy peanut butter – 1/2 cup
- green food coloring – 5-10 drops or gel equivalent
- powdered sugar – 1 cup
- gold sanding sugar – 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Prepare Pans: Line two large half-sheet pans with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
- Prepare Green Cereal: Place 8 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a very large mixing bowl.
- Melt Green Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 18 ounces of chopped almond bark and 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter. Microwave for 60 seconds, stir, and continue in 30-second bursts until smooth.
- Color the Coating: Stir in green food coloring until the desired 'clover' green shade is achieved.
- Coat Green Pieces: Pour the green mixture over the 8 cups of cereal, folding gently until coverage is even.
- Add Sugar: Add the powdered sugar to the bowl and fold for 3-5 minutes until the green shows through and the pieces are dry and separated. Spread on the first sheet pan.
- Prepare Gold Cereal: Place 3 cups of Rice Chex in a separate mixing bowl.
- Melt Gold Coating: Melt the remaining 6 ounces of almond bark in the microwave until smooth.
- Coat Gold Pieces: Pour the melted bark over the cereal and stir until coated. Spread onto the second sheet pan.
- Add Gold Sparkle: Immediately sprinkle gold sanding sugar over the wet white cereal, tossing gently to coat.
- Cool and Mix: Let both pans sit for 30-60 minutes (or refrigerate for 15 minutes) until set, breaking apart clumps and combining green and gold pieces in a large serving bowl.
Notes
Ensure to cover the cereal evenly with the melted almond bark to achieve the best flavor and appearance.
Use a large mixing bowl for easy mixing of the cereals and coating ingredients.
These treats can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg