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Gingerbread Puppy Chow

Chex cereal, gingersnap cookies, white chocolate, and festive candies make this Gingerbread Puppy Chow a holiday favorite.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cooling Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chex mix, christmas recipes
Servings: 10 people
Author: Jillian Wade

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.

 

Nutrition

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