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Circus Animal Puppy Chow

Circus Animal Puppy Chow: Sweet, Crunchy Nostalgia in Every Bite

Circus Animal Puppy Chow combines Chex cereal, white chocolate, and frosted cookies for an irresistible snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups Chex Rice Cereal Squares Choose gluten-free varieties for gluten-free option.
  • 1.5 cups Frosted Circus Animal Cookies Substitutable with gluten-free cookies if needed.
For the Coating
  • 2 cups White Candy Melts Can replace with white chocolate chips.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Enhances sweetness and improves coating texture.
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Rainbow Nonpareils Can swap for seasonal sprinkles.
For the Drizzle
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Melting chocolate can serve as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring (gel) Use sparingly to control pink shade intensity.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • container with lid

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, pour in the Chex rice cereal and set it aside.
  2. Crush 1 ½ cups of frosted circus animal cookies into fine crumbs and set aside.
  3. Melt the white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  4. Pour the melted white candy over the bowl of Chex rice cereal and fold until evenly coated.
  5. Add the crushed cookie crumbs and powdered sugar, then transfer to a container with a lid and shake to coat.
  6. Fold in any remaining cookie pieces for extra crunch.
  7. Melt white chocolate chips, mix in red food coloring, and drizzle this over the puppy chow.
  8. Once set slightly, scoop into small cups or bags for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store Circus Animal Puppy Chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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