Description
Halloween Puppy Chow is a fun and festive twist on the classic snack, featuring vibrant candy-coated Chex cereal in spooky colors perfect for Halloween parties and gatherings. This colorful treat combines the crunch of cereal with sweet candy melts and powdered sugar, finished with playful sprinkles for an irresistible holiday snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Candy Coating
- 1 cup candy melts (vibrant green)
- 1 cup candy melts (lavender)
- 1 cup candy melts (black)
- 1 cup candy melts (orange)
Cereal and Sugar
- 4 cups Chex cereal (divided, 1 cup per color)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar per color, total 1 1/3 cups
Decorations
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
- 1/4 cup sprinkle shapes (bones)
- 1/4 cup sprinkle shapes (eyeballs)
Instructions
- Melt Candy Colors: You will need 4 bowls to melt the candy melts. Following the package directions, melt each color (green, lavender, black, orange) in its own bowl until smooth and ready for coating.
- Coat Cereal: Add 1 cup of Chex cereal to each bowl of melted candy and toss constantly until every piece is well coated. If pieces clump together, gently break them apart to avoid large clusters.
- Powdered Sugar Coating: Pour 1/3 cup powdered sugar into a large zip-top storage bag for each color. Transfer the candy-coated cereal into the corresponding bag, seal it tightly, and shake vigorously—upside down and side to side—to ensure every piece is evenly coated with powdered sugar.
- Dry and Separate: Open each bag and pour the coated cereal onto parchment paper. Spread out the pieces to dry, separating any that remain stuck together. Dip stuck pieces in powdered sugar again if needed to keep them separate.
- Combine and Mix: Once dry, combine all colors in a large bowl and toss gently to mix the vibrant Halloween-themed Puppy Chow.
- Serve and Decorate: Scoop into large serving bowls or individual containers. Just before serving, sprinkle the top with the half cup of mixed sprinkles, bones, and eyeball shapes for a festive finishing touch.
Notes
- This colorful Halloween Puppy Chow adds a spooky twist to a traditional favorite, making it a hit at Halloween parties and events.
- Use caution when shaking the coated cereal in powdered sugar to avoid breaking the cereal pieces.
- For best storage, keep Puppy Chow in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
- Feel free to customize sprinkles and candy melt colors according to your theme or preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 78 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 77 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
