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Festive Cranberry Puppy Chow

A no-bake holiday snack mix made with white chocolate, powdered sugar, crunchy cereal, and tart dried cranberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Winter
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups rice or corn square cereal
  • 1.5 cups white chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.75 cup dried cranberries

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Place cereal in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Melt white chocolate and butter together until smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal and gently toss to coat.
  5. Add powdered sugar and shake or toss until evenly coated.
  6. Spread on a baking sheet and let cool for 10–15 minutes.
  7. Fold in dried cranberries and serve or store.

Notes

Let cool fully before storing to prevent clumping.