St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow
St. Patrick's Day Puppy Chow, a pot of gold in the form of addictive Puppy Chow sprinkled with St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms marshmallows!
- Prep15 minutes
- Total15 minutes
A pot of gold in the form of addictive Puppy Chow sprinkled with St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms marshmallows!
A Little Lucky Crunch in Every Bite !
At the close of every day I am overwhelmed with this exciting feeling of, “I can’t wait to go to work tomorrow!” I love, love, love, LOVE my ‘job!’ First of all, it doesn’t actually feel like a job and second, I get to make fun things like this St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow and Lucky Charms Puppy Chow!
I love the creativity Puppy Chow brings out in me! There are so many different variations you can make. And I especially love snacking on it, this stuff is one of my greatest weaknesses!
If you are in the mood for a snack attack, make sure you try making Brownie Batter Puppy Chow , Cake Batter Puppy Chow , and Football Puppy Chow , too!
What You’ll Love About this Recipe?
Perfectly Crunchy & Coated – Chex covered in smooth chocolate and a light dusting of powdered sugar makes the ultimate snack!
Fun for All Ages – Kids and adults will keep sneaking handfuls!
Made for Celebrating – Ideal for treat bags, gift boxes, or a classroom treat.
Easy to Snack, Hard to Stop – Bite-size pieces make it perfect for parties, sharing, or grazing throughout the day!

Ingredients You’ll Need
6 cups Rice Chex Cereal
1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
1/4 cup Butter
1 tsp Vanilla
2 cups Powdered Sugar
St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms Marshmallows

How to Make St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow
Pour 6 cups Rice Chex cereal in a large bowl and set aside.
Put 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, and 1/4 cup butter in a small sauce pan and melt together over low heat. Stir frequently until completely melted and combined then add in 1 tsp vanilla and stir.
Pour over cereal and mix until the cereal is coated.
Transfer to a gallon Ziplock bag, then add 2 cups powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake until the cereal is well coated.
To keep the marshmallows bright colored, sprinkle desired amount of St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms Marshmallows on top of the Puppy Chow before serving.

Does this contain actual puppy food?
No! Despite the name, Puppy Chow is NOT for pets. It’s a sweet snack mix for people only.
How should I store Puppy Chow?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Can Puppy Chow be frozen?
Yes! You can freeze it in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Let it come to room temperature before serving.
Is it very sweet?
It’s sweet by balanced by the crunchy cereal. The powdered sugar coating is light rather than heavy.
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