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    You are here: Home / Holiday Recipes / Christmas Recipes / Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow

    Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow

    Last Updated December 20, 2021. Published December 20, 2021 By Lorie 28 Comments

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    Cinnamon white chocolate poured over chex and then another image of white bowl with cinnamon puppy chow.

    Muddy buddies or puppy chow? Whatever you call it, this cinnamon Chex mix is a crowd pleaser no matter what you call it. Prepared in just 10 minutes and a great white chocolate, powdered sugar covered treat--Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies will be your new favorite mix!

    Snickerdoodle cinnamon chex mix in bowl.

    This recipe was originally published May 2017 and updated December 2021.

    Chex mix, muddy buddies, puppy chow-- no matter what you call it, it's such an amazing treat! This Snickerdoodle inspired, Cinnamon Chex Mix is the perfect ten minute prep recipe you will love!

    Huge puppy chow fan here--and while I love this Christmas Puppy Chow recipe, but the Snickerdoodle version is great well beyond the holiday season!

    Why you will love this cinnamon chex mix:

    • You only need 4 ingredients. Chex, white chocolate, cinnamon and powdered sugar. You can grab a few optional add ins if you would like, but other than that, you won't need much.
    • Just 10 minutes to prep. Melt the white chocolate, add it to the cereal and stir. Then shake it all up in a plastic bag. A great treat that is minutes away!
    • A kid friendly recipe--easy for little helpers. This is a great option for the kids to help with. Not a whole lot of ingredients or steps. Pro-Tip: If you have several helpers, divide the mix into separate plastic bags and let each kid shake!
    • Cinnamon, white chocolate and a bit of crunch--such a delicious combo!

    What you will need:

    • white chocolate or vanilla candy coating: you can use white chocolate chips, white chocolate bars or candy coating. As long as you can melt it and enjoy the flavor, it will work! A high quality white chocolate will melt much better than the chips but as long as you don't over heat it, you shouldn't have any issued!
    • Chex: I use the classic rice Chex. I considered using the cinnamon Chex for this Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow, but I am not a huge fan of it. The cinnamon just tastes a bit off to me. Whatever you prefer should work fine.
    • cinnamon: separated, some will be added to the melted white chocolate and the rest will be added to the powdered sugar.
    • powdered sugar: plenty to coat!
    Powdered sugar, white chocolate chips, cinnamon and Chex cereal on counter.

    How to make Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow:

    • Pour the measured Chex into a medium mixing bowl.
    • In a small bowl, melt the white chocolate in about 25 second increments, stirring each time. When almost all of the white chocolate is melted, don't heat anymore. Instead, continue stirring to help melt the rest. This will keep you from over heating the chocolate. (step 1)
    • Stir in 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. (step 2)
    • Pour the melted cinnamon white chocolate over the Chex and stir to coat evenly. Using clean hands can make this step a bit easier for sure. If using a spoon, just try to gently stir and fold.(steps 3-4)
    White chocolate melted in a glass bowl with cinnamon stirred in and then poured over a bowl of chex cereal.
    • Add powdered sugar and remaining cinnamon to a gallon sized ziplock bag and toss to combine. Add in the coated Chex and toss well until the cereal is coated with the powdered sugar. (step 5-7)
    • Transfer to a bowl or serving dish and allow to cool for about 15-30 minutes before serving. You can place it in the refrigerator to allow the white chocolate to cool and set much more quickly--this should only require about 5-10 minutes.
    Plastic bag with powdered sugar, Chex added in and then final image of mixed cereal with powdered sugar.

    Recipe Notes and Tips:

    • Do not over heat the white chocolate. If you cook the chocolate too much, it will become thick and seize. This will make it unworkable. When heating, you can use a double boiler method. When microwaving, heat at 50% power for safest melting.
    • Storing: This Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow can last about 1-2 weeks--if you don't eat it all in just a day! Keep it in an air tight container at room temperature and will keep!
    • Make sure to stir and coat the cereal well. The key to this cinnamon Chex mix is getting all the cereal coated so that the powdered sugar sticks to it.

    Fun Cinnamon Chex Mix Add-Ins and Variations:

    • A cup or two of Cinnamon Toast Crunch is a great addition to this Cinnamon Puppy Chow. It's a bit too sweet for some, but I think it's delicious!
    • Add in some extra white chocolate chips just before serving.
    • Sweet and salty fan? Toss in some mini pretzels.
    White bowl with cinnamon puppy chow in it with cinnamon sticks surrounding.

    Try these other recipes:

    • Funfetti Rice Krispie Treats
    • No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
    • Homemade Bark Thins
    • Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

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    Overhead view of cinnamon chex mix in white bowl.

    Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow

    Muddy buddies or puppy chow? Whatever you call it, this cinnamon Chex mix is a crowd pleaser no matter what you call it. Prepared in just 10 minutes and a great white chocolate, powdered sugar covered treat--Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies will be your new favorite mix!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 299kcal
    Author: Lorie Yarro

    Ingredients 

    • 6 cups Chex cereal
    • 12 oz. white chocolate chips
    • 3 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
    • 1 c powdered sugar

    Instructions

    • Pour cereal into medium bowl.
    • Melt white chocolate chips in 25 second increments at 50% power in a microwave safe bowl, stirring well in between. When most of the white chocolate is melted, just keep stirring to melt the rest so as not to over heat it. Stir in 1 ½ teaspoon of cinnamon into the melted white chocolate.
    • Pour the mixture over the cereal and stir until cereal is evenly coated.
    • Pour powdered sugar and the rest of the cinnamon into the a gallon sized plastic bag. Transfer cereal mixture into the bag and toss until evenly coated.
    • Transfer back to a bowl and dig in and allow to cool for about 15 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    • Do not over heat the white chocolate. If you cook the chocolate too much, it will become thick and seize. This will make it unworkable. When heating, you can use a double boiler method. When microwaving, heat at 50% power for safest melting.
    • Storing: This Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow can last about 1-2 weeks--if you don't eat it all in just a day! Keep it in an air tight container at room temperature and will keep!
    • Make sure to stir and coat the cereal well. The key to this cinnamon Chex mix is getting all the cereal coated so that the powdered sugar sticks to it.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 10mg
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    Comments

    1. Vanessa Vickery says

      August 26, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      5 stars
      Such an awesome and easy snack to make!! We need Chex in Australia!!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        August 27, 2018 at 8:51 am

        Yes you do!!!

        Reply
    2. Michele says

      August 26, 2018 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      Loving EVERYTHING ab out this Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow! What a fun twist on one of my favorite snacks. Perfect for game day!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        August 27, 2018 at 8:52 am

        Game day for the win right?!

        Reply
    3. Chelsey says

      August 26, 2018 at 6:52 pm

      5 stars
      These look so yummy and easy to make! Definitely planning to make these with my kiddos soon, they will love it!!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        August 27, 2018 at 8:52 am

        You will win as mama with these!!

        Reply
    4. Jessica Pinney says

      August 25, 2018 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      Yasss! Puppy chow is a favorite of mine and I have never tried a snickerdoodle version. Sounds perfect for fall!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        August 27, 2018 at 8:52 am

        100% agree!

        Reply
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