Christmas Puppy Chow Gift Recipe with Free Printable Tag - Laura (2024)

Whip up a batch of festive snack mix for parties or to give as Christmas gifts.

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Everyone loves a good snack mix during the holidays. Christmas Puppy Chow mix made with rice square cereal is gluten free which makes it awesome for people like me! It is a fun recipe because it can be topped and mixed with any number of sweet ingredients to add flavor and colors.

Ingredients

  • 6 Cups Rice Squares Cereal
  • 3/4 Cup Peanut Butter
  • 1 Cup White Chocolate Morsels
  • Toppings to Mix In (Chocolate Chips, Marshmallows, Peppermint)

You will also need PARCHMENT PAPER! This is the BEST way to line baking pans and dishes. It is great for pouring melted candy too.

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Directions for Making Christmas Puppy Chow

The directions are really easy. The tips and tricks that I am sharing for the recipe will make it far less messy and therefore way more fun!

Step One

Line a large baking sheet (like LARGE) with parchment paper. Pour the rice squares (cereal) onto the parchment paper and use your hands to spread it out and get it even.

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Step Two

Melt the white chocolate chips and the peanut butter together. This can be done in the microwave or in a double boiler pan. If you do it in the microwave, start at 45 second then stir. Add 15 seconds at a time until it is all melted and stirs easily.

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Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter over the rice squares, spreading it out as much as possible. Use your hands to mix it a bit, trying to cover as much of the cereal as possible. Sometimes lifting the parchment paper from corner to corner works nicely too!

Step Three

While the mixture is still HOT, add the extra. We used marshmallows, milk chocolate morsels and peppermint bark that came in a mixed pack. You can also use sprinkles and other candies if you want.

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Step Four

Put the cookie pan in the fridge to chill for about 20 minutes then get it out and break the cereal apart.

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It is ready to either eat or package up to give as little gifties.

I think it is really festive and fun to add mini cookies to the mix. It gives it that extra touch of holiday magic. It also adds something special if you are gifting the Christmas Puppy Chow.

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Free Santa Claus Gift Tag Printable

This is such a fun little freebie to use on your holiday gifts. Ho ho ho and happy printing. You can download the PDF and get started.

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You might like this FREE printable Santa Claus letter template too.

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Best Ways to Use Free Printables

You might have seen this list from me before but I think it is worth sharing over and over. Sometimes the people in the back need to hear things a few times, right? There are so many great ways to use free printables. Here are some of my favorites.

  • Print them and mail in an envelope with a stamp. Snail mail rocks.
  • Batch some up to make an activity book. This is great for a road trip!
  • Print and use at a place setting on the table to create a conversation starter.
  • Add them to goody bags. By the way, goody bags are not just for birthday parties.
  • Package them up with your favorite markers and crayons to give as a gift.
  • Drop a few off at the local coffee shop with fun pencils to spread some happy.
  • Cut them up to make cards, gift wrap and decorations.

BEST Tools For Working With Free Printables

These are my favorite tools and art supplies to use with free printables and why I love them too.

  1. Printer – This Laser Printer is inexpensive and works like a charm. It even works with Alexa. Bonus!
  2. Scissors – Lots of printables can be cut up to create decorations and cards and things like that.
  3. Markers and Crayons – All thing ooly work the best for me. I LOVE all of their markers, pencils and crayons.
  4. Colored Pencils – For adult coloring, PRISM makes the colored pencils that I love to use most.
  5. Twine – For creating banners and garlands from printables, I love this twine best.
  6. Adhesive – Lots of printables have pieces that get cut out and put together. This is my fave tape runner!

Sharing is Caring!

Too busy to make this right away?! Pin it for later! Pin this project to your favorite craft board on Pinterest and it’ll be waiting for you when you’re ready.

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I would really love to hear what you think about this stencil making idea! If you try it out, I would sure like to see it! Share on Instagram,Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin onPinterest! #LauraKellyDesigns

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, it is no extra cost to you but supports me and my small business.

XO,

Laura

Yield: 8 Servings

Christmas Puppy Chow

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Yummy and adorable chocolate and peanut butter cereal Christmas snack mix.

Prep Time15 minutes

Additional Time20 minutes

Total Time35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 Cups Rice Squares Cereal
  • 3/4 Cup Peanut Butter
  • 1 Cup White Chocolate Morsels
  • Toppings to Mix In (Chocolate Chips, Marshmallows, Peppermint)

Instructions

    Line a large baking sheet (like LARGE) with parchment paper. Pour the rice squares (cereal) onto the parchment paper and use your hands to spread it out and get it even.

    Melt the white chocolate chips and the peanut butter together. This can be done in the microwave or in a double boiler pan. If you do it in the microwave, start at 45 second then stir. Add 15 seconds at a time until it is all melted and stirs easily.

    Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter over the rice squares, spreading it out as much as possible. Use your hands to mix it a bit, trying to cover as much of the cereal as possible. Sometimes lifting the parchment paper from corner to corner works nicely too!

    While the mixture is still HOT, add the extra. We used marshmallows, milk chocolate morsels and peppermint bark that came in a mixed pack. You can also use sprinkles and other candies if you want.

    Put the cookie pan in the fridge to chill for about 20 minutes then get it out and break the cereal apart.

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  1. This looks so fun and delicious! Perfect this week for a feature as well. #HomeMattersParty

  2. Yay. Thank you so much.

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FAQs

What is another name for puppy chow? ›

Puppy chow, also known as monkey munch, muddy buddies, muddy munch, reindeer chow, or doggy bag, is the name for a homemade candy made in the United States, primarily in the Midwestern States.

What is puppy chow made of? ›

What Is Puppy Chow? “Puppy chow” (a.k.a. muddy buddies) is the name for a homemade candy or snack that's made with cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. General Mills sells their own version of the popular treat, but it's easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.

Is puppy chow a Midwest thing? ›

Puppy chow is a party staple in the Midwest, but not everywhere else. Puppy chow — a snack mix made of Chex cereal covered in melted chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar — is often a fixture at parties. People outside of the Midwest have often never heard of it, and they don't know what they're missing.

Does puppy chow go bad? ›

Easy answer: yes, your sack of dry dog food will go stale much faster if you leave it open. Unopened dry dog food tends to have a shelf life of around 12-18 months, but once you open it, you should aim to use it up in about 6 weeks.

What is the Southern name for puppy chow? ›

This quick, no-bake puppy snack mix will also answer to other names such as Muddy Buddies, Muddy Munch, Monkey Munch, or Reindeer Chow. Think of it as sweet chocolate and peanut butter Chex mix. You need only pantry basics to make a big batch of this snack, so you might have already have everything on hand.

What is puppy chow slang for? ›

Slang for Heroin

Black tar, smack, H, Negra/o, puppy chow, dog food, onyx, beat, BT, black girl and the frequently used term “sh*t” all reference Heroin.

Why do they call it puppy chow? ›

How Puppy Chow Got Its Name. Chex cereal, originally made by the Ralston Purina Company, debuted in grocery stores in 1937. Because the company referred to their dog food as “dog chow” and cat food as “cat chow,” they jokingly called their new cereal line “human chow,” according to Taste.

What are the ingredients in DQ puppy chow? ›

Artificially Flavored Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream (Milkfat And Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Whey, Mono And Diglycerides, Artificial Flavor, Guar Gum, Polysorbate 80, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate), Choco Chunks (Sugar, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Natural Cocoa, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), ...

What is the difference between puppy chow and Dog Chow? ›

Puppy food does have slightly higher levels of calcium and phosphorous when compared to most adult dog foods. Puppy food also has a higher fat and protein content, meaning there are more calories per bite than the adult version of the same brand.

What is the difference between puppy chow and muddy buddies? ›

Puppy Chow vs Muddy Buddies

Muddy Buddies is actually the official name of the recipe marketed by General Mills, the maker of Chex cereal. Names like “puppy chow” and others have become layman's terms for homemade versions like this one.

Is puppy chow a Wisconsin thing? ›

The puppy chow belt runs through the Dakotas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin, fanning out into the surrounding areas.

Why do Midwesterners say ope? ›

Another benefit of using “ope?” It's a shorter way of saying “I'm sorry” when you bump into someone, reinforcing the Midwestern politeness we're known for. It also helps Midwesterners to spot each other in the wild.

Can dogs eat expired leftovers? ›

People may choose to eat foods past their expiration date, as long as the food looks and smells good, but that doesn't mean this practice is safe for pet food.

What age is puppy chow for? ›

“Growth” foods necessary at the puppy stage have higher protein levels and calorie counts to meet your pup's developmental needs. But once your pup is six to 12 months old those needs change. That's usually when your puppy is nearing his adult height and can transition to adult food.

Does Chow Chow need to be refrigerated after opening? ›

Store unopened jars of chow chow relish in a cool, dark place for up to a year. Store opened jars in the fridge and use within 4 months of opening.

Why is puppy chow now called people chow? ›

Because the company referred to their dog food as “dog chow” and cat food as “cat chow,” they jokingly called their new cereal line “human chow,” according to Taste. Somewhere along the way that got changed to Puppy Chow.

Are puppy chow and muddy buddies the same thing? ›

There's sort of an ongoing debate about the name of this chocolate-covered cereal treat. Some people call it puppy chow, while others know it by different names: muddy munch, monkey munch, or muddy buddies. Muddy Buddies is actually the official name of the recipe marketed by General Mills, the maker of Chex cereal.

Is Puppy Chow a brand name? ›

Puppy Chow Puppy Food. Nourish the now with the expertly formulated nutrition of Purina Puppy Chow. Offered in both dry and wet puppy food, you can ensure your puppy is getting the right levels of all the nutrients he needs to jump start a long and healthy life.

What is the difference between dog food and puppy chow? ›

Puppy food does have more calories than dog food, because puppies need more calories to support growth. AAFCO recommends a minimum of 8.5% for dry puppy food versus only 5.5% for adult dog food. More calcium in puppy formulas.

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