St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow
St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow is a fun treat made with crunchy chocolate Chex cereal covered in a green crème de menthe candy coating.
Ingredients
- 5 Cups Chocolate Chex Cereal
- 12 Ounces Dark Green Candy Melts
- 1/16 Teaspoon LorAnn Crème de Menthe Food Grade Essential Oil
- ¾ Cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Prepare. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the chocolate Chex to a large mixing bowl. Set both aside.5 Cups Chocolate Chex Cereal
- Melt and Flavor Candy Melts. Put the candy melts in a glass or other microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 1 minute and stir. Continue microwaving and stirring for 30 second periods until the candy is melted and smooth. Stir in the crème de menthe oil.12 Ounces Dark Green Candy Melts, 1/16 Teaspoon LorAnn Crème de Menthe
- Coat the Cereal. Pour the melted candy over the chocolate Chex cereal and gently fold and mix with a silicone spatula until all of the cereal is coated with the melted candy.
- Set the Coating. Put the powdered sugar into a large, zippered, 2.5 gallon food-storage plastic bag. Add the candy-coated cereal, seal the bag and vigorously shake the bag until all of the cereal is covered in powdered sugar.¾ Cup Powdered Sugar
- Let Candy Set. Pour the puppy chow onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool and set.
Notes
Make-Ahead & Storage
You can make St. Patrick's Day Puppy Chow up to 5 days in advance. Puppy chow keeps well in a sealed container, and this version does not require refrigeration.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5mg
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