This easy Grinch Puppy Chow recipe is the perfect dessert for Christmas. It is loaded with peanut butter, chocolate and more for a decadent and fun treat.
Whether you call it Puppy Chow or muddy buddy recipe, this fun no bake dessert recipe does not disappoint. Grinch Puppy Chow is a holiday favorite around here and the kids go crazy over it.
The adults love it just as much as the children. It is always a crowd favorite and everyone loves when I make it. Check out all our Best Puppy Chow Recipes or 31 Festive Grinch Desserts.
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Why We Love This Recipe
It is the perfect party food or a movie snack while watching the Grinch Movie or to make for gifts. We love this Grinch Puppy Chow easy recipe for any holiday party.
I love to get cute cellophane bags and put some puppy chow in it. Friends and family get really excited when I start handing this out at Christmas. Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe is a fun holiday treat.
Ingredients
- Chex Cereal. You can use rice or corn Chex.
- Peanut Butter. I like to use creamy peanut butter. The smooth peanut butter blends much better with the other ingredients.
- Green Candy Melts. Find this in the baking section.
- Powdered Sugar. If it is lumpy, sift before using.
- Red M&Ms. This completes the look on this tasty treat.
- Gallon Ziplock Bag. It’s easier to combine the cereal pieces and mixture using a bag.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for the complete ingredients list.
Variations
- Sprinkles. While optional, sprinkles are always a fun idea. Red and green would be pretty or just add a few red heart sprinkles.
- Nuts. Try adding pecans or walnuts for a change.
- Seasonal. Use red and green M&M candies and you now have Christmas Puppy Chow. We also make Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow Recipe.
- Other colors. Change the colors to match baby showers, birthday parties, Game Day, and more. The ideas are endless.
- Topping. Drizzle with white chocolate or other chocolate chips with peanut butter. The peanut butter and chocolate flavors make the best puppy chow.
How to Make Grinch Puppy Chow
Step 1. First, get out a microwave-safe large mixing bowl. Combine the green candy melts, peanut butter, and vegetable oil together. Microwave for 30 seconds.
Step 2. Second, stir and continue to cook in 15-second intervals until melted and smooth.
Step 3. Next, put the Chex cereal in a large bowl. Pour the melted peanut butter and melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and stir to coat.
Step 4. Once combined, pour the powdered sugar into the gallon ziplock bag. Add the coated cereal into the gallon bag and seal tightly. Shake to coat.
Step 5. Once coated, pour it onto a lined cookie sheet. Then let it cool.
Step 6. The last step is to sprinkle the red M&M’s over the top once the puppy chow is completely cool.
Pro Tips
- Use an airtight container for storage. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Good quality candy melts. We used these green candy melts and the recipe turned out so pretty and yummy too. You can certainly use any brand, but we used Wiltons.
- Prepare the baking sheet. Don’t forget to use parchment paper on the cookie sheet. This will really help with clean up so don’t skip this step!
- Allow to cool before adding candy. If you add the M&M’s too soon, they will melt. Make sure to let the mixture cool.
Storage
Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature and enjoy. Ours never lasts that long though because we eat it quickly. We really love it.
More Easy Grinch Desserts
- Grinch Punch Recipe
- Grinch Popcorn Recipe
- Grinch Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
- Grinch Truffles Recipe
- Easy Grinch Cookies Recipe
More Christmas Treats
- Christmas Cake Mix Cookies
- Christmas pinwheel cookies Recipe
- Snowball Cookies Recipe
- Adorable Reindeer Cookies
- Christmas Crack Recipe
Make this during the holiday season for a special treat. Once you try it, leave a comment and star rating. I love to hear from you!
Grinch Puppy Chow
Ingredients
- 4 cups Chex Cereal
- 1/4 cup Peanut Butter
- 1 cup Green Candy Melts
- 1/2 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Red M&Ms
- 1 One Gallon Ziplock Bag
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine green candy melts, peanut butter and the vegetable oil.
- Microwave on high for 30 second. Stir and cook in 15 second intervals until melted and smooth. (mine took about 60 seconds).
- Meanwhile, pour the Chex cereal in a large bowl.
- Pour the melted peanut butter and candy mixture over the cereal and quickly stir to coat.
- Pour the powdered sugar in the gallon ziplock bag. Then pour the coated cereal into the gallon bag. Seal tightly close and shake to coat the cereal.
- Then pour onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet and allow to cool.
- Once the green puppy chow has cooled, sprinkle the red m&ms over the top and stir to combine them with the puppy chow.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
