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Halloween Puppy Chow (Gluten-Free) Recipe

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Halloween Puppy Chow is a festive and delicious snack mix made with gluten-free Rice Chex cereal coated in a rich blend of melted butter, semisweet chocolate chips, and creamy peanut butter. Sweetened with powdered sugar and sprinkled with Reese’s Pieces candies, this treat is perfect for Halloween gatherings and party snacks.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

  • 1 12 oz. box Rice Chex cereal (yields 12 cups)

Chocolate Coating

  • 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (gluten free)
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (gluten free)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Coating & Topping

  • 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 cup Reese’s Pieces candies

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cereal: Pour the entire 12 oz. box of Rice Chex cereal, which yields approximately 12 cups, into a large serving bowl. This will be the base for the snack mix.
  2. Melt Butter: Using a double boiler, heat a few cups of water to a low boil. Place the top part of the double boiler over the boiling water and melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter completely.
  3. Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter: To the melted butter, add 1 1/2 cups gluten-free semisweet chocolate chips and 3/4 cup gluten-free creamy peanut butter. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Alternatively, you can melt these ingredients together in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently.
  4. Add Vanilla: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the warm chocolate and peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated.
  5. Coat Cereal: Slowly drizzle the warm chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal a little at a time, gently stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to ensure even coating. Be careful as the cereal is delicate and can break easily.
  6. Divide and Sugar Coat: Once coated, divide the cereal into two equal portions and place each into separate heavy-duty Ziploc bags. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar to each bag, seal tightly, and shake vigorously until the cereal is evenly coated with sugar.
  7. Final Toss: Pour both bags of coated cereal onto one or two baking sheets. Sprinkle an additional 1/4 to 1/2 cup powdered sugar, depending on your sweetness preference, over the top. Add 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and carefully toss the mixture with a wooden spoon to evenly distribute the sugar and salt.
  8. Add Candy: Transfer half of the Puppy Chow to a large serving bowl and mix in 1/2 cup Reese’s Pieces candies. Repeat the process with the remaining half of the cereal and the other 1/2 cup of candies.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free labeled ingredients to ensure the recipe remains gluten-free.
  • Be gentle when mixing to prevent the Chex cereal from breaking.
  • Adjust powdered sugar amount to your preferred level of sweetness.
  • Store Puppy Chow in an airtight container to keep it fresh for up to one week.
  • You can substitute Reese’s Pieces with other Halloween-themed candies if desired.

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