Description
Pistachio Puppy Chow is a deliciously sweet and crunchy snack mix featuring Chex cereal, pistachios, white chocolate, and powdered sugar. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a quick treat, this easy recipe adds a nutty twist to the classic puppy chow.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup shelled pistachios (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Place the Chex cereal and pistachios in a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the cereal and pistachios, gently folding until evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated mixture to a large zip-top bag or container with a lid. Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake until everything is well coated.
- Spread the Pistachio Puppy Chow onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool and set.
- Store in an airtight container and serve as desired.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add green food coloring to the melted white chocolate before mixing.
- Toss in dried cranberries or mini marshmallows for extra flavor.
- This recipe is easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pistachio Puppy Chow, sweet snack mix, pistachio Chex mix, white chocolate puppy chow, holiday snack recipe