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Gingerbread Puppy Chow

Gingerbread Puppy Chow: Irresistibly Festive No-Bake Treat

Gingerbread Puppy Chow is an easy, no-bake holiday snack combining Chex cereal with sweet, spiced gingerbread flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coating
  • 1 cup Cinnamon Chips Adds a sweet and spiced flavor; substitute with white chocolate chips if unavailable.
  • 2 tablespoons Shortening Helps melt the cinnamon chips smoothly; no substitutes recommended.
For the Base
  • 6 cups Chex Cereal Rice Chex is preferred, but Corn or Wheat Chex can work.
  • 1 cup Gingerbread Cake Mix (cooked) Use brands like Betty Crocker, pre-cooked.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness and helps coat the mixture; no substitutions.

Equipment

  • Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • cookie sheet
  • Spatula
  • gallon-sized ziplock bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the gingerbread cake mix evenly onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 5 minutes.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the cinnamon chips and shortening. Microwave on half power for about 2 minutes, stirring every 60 seconds until melted.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, gently pour in the cooled Chex cereal. Drizzle the melted cinnamon mixture over the cereal and fold together using a spatula.
  4. In a gallon-sized ziplock bag, add the pre-cooked gingerbread cake mix and powdered sugar. Add the cinnamon-coated Chex cereal and shake to coat.
  5. Pour the Gingerbread Puppy Chow into a serving bowl or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

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