Description

Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with this super easy and fun Crazy Yummy Saint Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow recipe! This festive treat features crispy Rice Chex cereal coated in vibrant green icing, sweet sugar cookie mix, powdered sugar, and colorful gold sprinkles. Perfect for parties or a delightful snack, this no-bake recipe comes together quickly and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

6 cups Rice Chex cereal
½ cup powdered sugar
¾ cup sugar cookie mix
1 package gold sprinkles (or any color)

Wet Ingredients

16 ounces Wilton’s Green Icing

Tools

2 gallon-size zip-top baggies
Microwave-safe bowl
Large mixing bowl
Baking sheet lined with parchment paper

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Instructions

Measure and Prepare Cereal: Measure out 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal and place them into a large mixing bowl, making sure the bowl is big enough to stir the cereal without spilling.
Prepare Sugar Mix: Combine ½ cup powdered sugar and ¾ cup sugar cookie mix inside a gallon-size zip-top bag. Seal the bag and set it aside for later use.
Melt the Green Icing: Place 16 ounces of Wilton’s Green Icing into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until the icing is completely melted and smooth.
Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted green icing over the Rice Chex cereal in the mixing bowl. Gently fold and stir the cereal to ensure that each piece is evenly coated with the icing. Then, sprinkle in the gold sprinkles and lightly mix to distribute them evenly.
Coat with Sugar Mix: Transfer the coated cereal mixture into the prepared gallon-size bag containing the powdered sugar and sugar cookie mix. Seal the bag and shake vigorously until all the cereal pieces are thoroughly coated with the sugar mixture.
Dry the Puppy Chow: Spread the coated cereal evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow it to sit and dry completely, which may take about 30 minutes at room temperature.
Add Final Touches: Once dry, you may top with extra sprinkles if you desire to add more festive flair before serving. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.

Notes

Using a microwave to melt the icing allows for easy and quick preparation but be sure to stir frequently to avoid burning.
You can substitute the gold sprinkles with any color sprinkles to customize for different occasions.
For best results, ensure the Puppy Chow dries fully on the parchment paper before storing to prevent clumping.
Store the Puppy Chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
This recipe is great for kids’ parties and holiday gatherings as it requires no baking.