Description
A festive and delightful treat perfect for holiday gatherings, combining crunchy cereal with chocolate and sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex Cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and completely melted.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the rice cereal. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in a cup of powdered sugar and shake until the mixture is fully coated.
- After shaking, pour the cereal back into the mixing bowl, and garnish with festive sprinkles.
- Let it cool for a few minutes until the chocolate hardens slightly. Enjoy or package in clear bags for gifting.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute chocolate with nut-free variety and use almond butter instead of peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: holiday treats, puppy chow, Christmas snacks, festive recipes, family-friendly recipes