Puppy Chow Candy Recipe
"This recipe can be used as an appetizer or dessert." Original recipe yield: 2 to 3 dozen.
INGREDIENTS:
9 cups crispy rice cereal squares
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
DIRECTIONS:
In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate; add peanut butter and mix until smooth.
Remove from heat, add cereal and stir until coated.
Pour powdered sugar into large plastic bag, add coated cereal and shake until well coated. Store in airtight container.
Party Mix
“ A great mix of cereal and pretzels for your next party." Original recipe yield: 8 servings.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups crispy corn cereal squares
2 cups small pretzel twists
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
20 caramels, unwrapped and coarsely chopped
1 (11.5 ounce) package Chocolate Morsels
DIRECTIONS:
COAT 13 x 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
COMBINE cereal, pretzels, peanuts and caramels in large bowl.
MICROWAVE morsels in medium microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70 percent) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly.
SPREAD mixture in prepared baking pan; cool for 30 to 45 minutes or until firm. Break into bite-size pieces.
White Chocolate Gorp
"This is a wonderful holiday mix with everyone's favorite things in it! It's perfect served in a large bowl for snacking at holiday parties! You can substitute or add any ingredients you think will be good!" Original recipe yield: 4 pounds.
INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds white chocolate
6 cups crispy rice cereal squares, e.g., Rice Chex ™
3 cups toasted oat cereal
2 cups thin pretzel sticks
2 cups cashews
1 (12 ounce) package mini candy-coated chocolate pieces
DIRECTIONS:
Melt chocolate in a large saucepan over low heat or in microwave until just until soft. Stir until melted. Combine all the other ingredients in big roaster pan or bowl. Stir chocolate into mixture. Turn out on waxed paper. Of course anything you like can be added or substituted-but this recipe is a great combination!
Combine the crispy rice cereal squares, toasted oat cereal, pretzels, cashews and candy in big roaster pan or bowl. Stir chocolate into mixture. Turn out on waxed paper and let cool.
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