While the Grinch did return all of Whoville’s food, there was one thing he just couldn’t give back because he couldn’t stop eating, and that was this Grinch Puppy Chow. Just one bite and the chocolatey, crunchy peanut butter flavor had him begging for more. With the perfect balance of sweet and salty and that irresistible holiday crunch, this treat is guaranteed to disappear faster than you can say “Merry Grinchmas.”
@thechaotictable Week two of Grinchmas Christmas recipes is all about this addictive grinch puppy chow! It is a twist on the classic puppy chow recipe, but turn green and added some candy cane crunch. It is the perfect Christmas treat, especially to give as a gift. The full recipe is over on the blog, the link is in the bio. #grinchmas #puppychow #grinchtiktok #christmasrecipes ##creatorsearchinsights ♬ original sound - The Chaotic Table | Steph
If you’re putting together a full Grinch-inspired dessert spread, don’t stop with just the puppy chow. Try my Grinch Rice Krispies Treats for a chewy, chocolate-covered twist, or make a big bowl of Grinch Popcorn that tastes just like old-fashioned kettle corn. For cookie lovers, bake up a batch of buttery Butter Pecan Cookies, Ranger Cookies, or sweet and tart White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies to round out your holiday treats. And if you can’t get enough of that sweet crunch, don’t miss the Dubai Chocolate Puppy Chow for an extra indulgent addition to your holiday lineup.
Equipment
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Ingredients
- Green melting chocolate – 12 oz.
- Peanut butter
- Salted butter
- Rice chex
- Candy canes, crushed
- Powdered sugar
- Heart sprinkles
Directions
Add the melting chocolate, peanut butter, and butter to a large mixing bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir the mixture. Return the chocolate to the microwave, heating in 30-second bursts and stirring in between each interval, until completely melted.
Mix the Chex and crushed candy canes into the chocolate mixture. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to start setting the chocolate.
Place 2 cups of powdered sugar into a large Ziploc bag and add half of the Chex cereal. Shake the bag until the cereal is thoroughly coated, then add the rest of the cereal along with the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar and shake again.
Transfer the mixture to a sheet pan and sprinkle with the heart-shaped sprinkles. Let it sit until the chocolate is fully set.
What do I serve with this recipe?
- Serve your Grinch Puppy Chow recipe with a festive drink to make it extra fun. Pair it with a cozy mug of Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai for a warm holiday flavor, or a bright green Grinch Matcha for a playful pop of color that ties the whole theme together.
FAQs (Because Life’s Too Busy for Guesswork)
You can sometimes find them at big box stores like Walmart in the baking section or at craft stores like Michaels. I was able to find my heart sprinkles over on Amazon and have them shipped directly to my house.
Yes, if you would like to add extras like pretzels or Christmas M&M’s.
It is not nut-free or dairy-free. But it is gluten-free; however, you can make it dairy-free if you use a dairy-free chocolate chip and substitute the butter for coconut oil.
What are substitutions that I can make?
- Salted butter – If you need to use unsalted butter, just add a pinch of salt to the bowl when melting. Another option would also be to use coconut oil in place of the butter.
- Rice Chex – Corn Chex is another option that would not change the flavor by much.
- Green melting chocolate- You can use white chocolate and add an oil-based food coloring to color it green.
How should I store my leftovers?
- Puppy Chow should be stored in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to a week.
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Grinch Puppy Chow
Equipment
- Large microwave-safe mixing bowl
- Large Ziploc bag
- Sheet pan
- Measuring cups
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 12 oz green candy melts
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 12 oz rice Chex
- 6 candy canes crushed
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Add the melting chocolate, peanut butter, and butter to a large mixing bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir the mixture. Return the chocolate to the microwave, heating in 30-second bursts and stirring in between each interval, until completely melted.
- Mix the Chex and crushed candy canes into the chocolate mixture. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to start setting the chocolate.
- Place 2 cups of powdered sugar into a large Ziploc bag and add half of the Chex cereal. Shake the bag until the cereal is thoroughly coated, then add the rest of the cereal along with the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar and shake again.
- Transfer the mixture to a sheet pan and sprinkle with the heart-shaped sprinkles. Let it sit until the chocolate is fully set.
Notes
- Add-Ins: Extras like pretzels or Christmas M&M’s can be added.
- Heart Sprinkles: Found at Walmart, Michaels, or Amazon.
- Allergy Info: Not nut- or dairy-free, but gluten-free. Make dairy-free by using dairy-free chocolate chips and coconut oil instead of butter.
Wow so festive. Adding them to my holiday gifting boxes!
Grinch Puppy Chow sounds awesome! saving this for the holiday list!
My kids are going to love this! I can’t wait to make this.
We love this Grinch Puppy Chow! This is such a fun and delicious Christmas treat! Thanks for the fun idea!
Shockingly, I’d never made puppy chow before! Love how easy and delicious it was, not to mention so cute with the Grinch theme. Definitely need to make it again and have a little Grinch movie night!
Such a cute snack. We are saving this one for sure! I might even make little baggies up to bring to my kiddos classroom. Thank you for the great idea and recipe.