Peppermint Puppy Chow Recipe

This festive peppermint puppy chow recipe is made with just 4 simple ingredients and is perfect for Christmas parties, holiday gatherings, or anytime you’re craving a sweet and minty snack!

bowl of chex cereal coated in candy and peppermints.

Candy Cane Puppy Chow

After I discovered puppy chow…I was hooked! Despite the name, “puppy chow” is actually a human-friendly snack made with candy coated Chex cereal. It’s so easy to make and also easy to customize for different occasions. You may also see it called “muddy buddies” and it is pretty much the same thing.

We’ve made a version of this sweet snack mix for almost every holiday: pumpkin spice puppy chow, Leprechaun crunch puppy chow, Valentine’s puppy chow, and even Christmas puppy chow!

Well, one holiday puppy chow recipe just wasn’t enough, so today I’m sharing another Christmas chex mix made with a cool peppermint crunch coating. All you need are 4 simple ingredients and about 30 minutes to make it (and honestly, half of that time is just waiting for the coating to dry). If I can make this, anyone can!

Here’s the scoop: crunch Chex cereal coated in peppermint-infused white chocolate and dusted with candy cane crumbles. It’s sweet, crispy, minty, and melts in your mouth!

Once you try our candy cane muddy buddies, I think it will be one of your favorite holiday treats too!

a bowl of candy cane Chex mix on a festive dish towel.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz box Chex cereal
  • 24 oz white almond bark
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup of crushed peppermints or crushed candy canes

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peppermint puppy chow ingredients, with text labels: Chex cereal, peppermint extract, peppermints, white chocolate almond bark.

Instructions

  1. Melt the almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20 second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth. Stir in the peppermint extract.
  2. Add cereal to a large bowl. Pour the melted chocolate on top of the cereal and stir to coat.
  3. Fold in the crushed peppermint, stirring until evenly distributed.
  4. Spread the candy coated cereal mixture in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow to air dry completely before serving or storing.

4 step photo collage showing how to make candy coated peppermint puppy chow snack mix.

Prep Tips

  • Peppermints – You can use peppermint candy or candy canes in this recipe. You want them to be crushed into fine crumbs, with only small pieces and not a lot of big chunks, as we want the peppermint dust to stick to the candy coating. One way to crush up the peppermints is by using a heavy duty food processor. Another way to do so is by placing the peppermints into a gallon size freezer bag and crushing with a rolling pin or meat mallet.
  • Cereal – We used Rice Chex cereal, but you could use any other type of Chex cereal. I like the rice version because it is gluten free!
  • White Chocolate – You can substitute white chocolate melting wafers for the almond bark in this recipe. 3 cups of white chocolate melting wafers should be about equivalent to 24 ounces of almond bark.
  • Storage – Your peppermint snack mix can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Refrigeration is not needed.
  • Mix-Ins – Try adding Christmas sprinkles or peppermint M&M candies for even more holiday flair!

TOP DOWN VIEW OF A BOWL OF CANDY CANE COATED CHEX MIX.

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Peppermint Puppy Chow Recipe

This peppermint puppy chow recipe is made with 4 simple ingredients and is perfect for Christmas parties or anytime you're craving a sweet and minty snack!
Prep Time15 minutes
Dry Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candy cane, Chex, Christmas, Christmas Muddy Buddies, Muddy Buddies, peppermint, puppy chow
Servings: 20
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • microwave safe bowl
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie sheet or baking sheets
  • Parchment paper or non-stick silicone mat

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Chex cereal 1 typical box
  • 24 oz white almond bark or 3 cups white chocolate melting wafers
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermints

Instructions

  • Melt the almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20 second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth. Stir in the peppermint extract.
  • Add cereal to a large bowl. Pour the melted chocolate on top of the cereal and stir to coat.
  • Fold in the crushed peppermint, stirring until evenly distributed.
  • Spread the candy coated cereal mixture in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow to air dry completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Nutrition information is provided as an estimate only.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 5mg

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