Gingerbread Puppy Chow
Chex cereal, gingersnap cookies, white chocolate, and festive candies make this Gingerbread Puppy Chow a holiday favorite.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cooling Time15 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chex mix, christmas recipes
Servings: 10 people
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
- 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
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.
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.
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.
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 125g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 76g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 561IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 1438mg | Iron: 12mg