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Peppermint Mocha Puppy Chow

This Peppermint Mocha Puppy Chow brings all the classic flavors of a peppermint mocha into a fun, holiday treat! Perfect for sharing at holiday parties or enjoying at home, this festive twist on puppy chow combines chocolate, peppermint, and espresso for a sweet, crunchy snack everyone will love.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: Mocha, Peppermint, Puppy Chow
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Author: katerinafaith

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark/white chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder optional
  • 5 cups Chex Rice Cereal
  • 12 large candy canes crushed
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • Optional Add-ins: red and green sprinkles, marshmallow bits, crushed candy canes, holiday m&ms, mini pretzels, peanuts, or Junior Mints Candy

Instructions

  • Remove each candy cane from it's plastic wrapper and place inside a Ziplock bag. Close the bag and smash the candy canes into small pieces using a rolling pin or mallet. You want the bits to be small like flaky sea salt texture not like a fine powder. Note, the candy canes are sharp and will pierce through the bag, so smash the candy canes over a paper towel or be prepared to sweep/vacuum up small candy cane bits. Once crushed, add the candy cane bits to a small bowl or plate, and set aside.
  • Add semi-sweet chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl, and microwave in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring between each 30 second interval. Once melted, add in the instant espresso powder (optional), and stir to combine.
  • Add the Rice Chex Cereal to a large mixing bowl, and then pour the melted chocolate and instant espresso mixture over the cereal. Mix gently with a spoon or spatula until all the cereal is fully coated.
  • Add the crushed candy canes (leave some for topping/add-ins) to the cereal and stir to combine once more.
  • Once the cereal is fully coated with the chocolate and crushed candy canes, add the mixture to a Ziplock bag.
  • Add in 1/3 cup of the powdered sugar. Seal the bag, leaving air inside the bag, and then shake until all the cereal is generously coated with the powdered sugar.
  • Add in the remaining 1/3 cup of powdered sugar, seal the bag leaving air inside the bag, and shake once more to coat.
  • Pour the Peppermint Mocha Puppy Chow into an airtight bowl or container, and add your optional add-ins like: red and green sprinkles, marshmallow bits, crushed candy canes, holiday m&ms, mini pretzels, peanuts, Junior Mints Candy, etc.
  • Toss to combine and enjoy!

Notes

Store the Puppy Chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week (or in the freezer for up to 2 months)