Gingerbread Puppy Chow
Chex cereal, gingersnap cookies, white chocolate, and festive candies make this Gingerbread Puppy Chow a holiday favorite.
Servings: 10 people
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Large microwave-safe bowl
- Small microwave-safe bowl
- Rubber spatula or spoon
- Disposable piping bag (or spoon for drizzling)
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 6 cups cinnamon rice, or corn Chex cereal (or a combination)
- ¼ cup ½ stick unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 12 gingersnap cookies broken into pieces
- 4 blocks white chocolate almond bark
- Holiday sprinkles
- Holiday candy
Instructions
Prep
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Add the cereal to a large microwave-safe bowl.
Make the spiced coating
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Microwave for 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, until the butter is melted and the sugar dissolves.
Coat the cereal
- Pour the warm spiced mixture over the cereal. Gently stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
Microwave
- Microwave the coated cereal for 2–2½ minutes, stirring every minute, until the cereal looks glazed and slightly crisp. Remove from the microwave.
Add cookies and spread
- Stir in the broken gingersnap cookies, then spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
Melt and drizzle chocolate
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate almond bark for 1 minute. Stir, then continue heating in 10–20 second intervals until almost melted. Stir until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag or drizzle directly with a spoon over the snack mix.
Add sprinkles and candy
- Immediately top the drizzled mix with holiday candy and sprinkles. Allow to set for at least 15 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens.
Break and store
- Break the snack mix into clusters and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
Storage Tips
- Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Refrigerator: Optional if your home is warm, but not required.
- Make ahead: Perfect for prepping a few days before parties or holiday events.