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Circus Animal Puppy Chow

Circus Animal Puppy Chow: Sweet Nostalgia in Every Crunch

Circus Animal Puppy Chow is a delightful mix of Chex cereal and frosted cookies, combining nostalgic flavors into a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups Chex Rice Cereal Squares substitute with any rice cereal squares if unavailable
  • 1.5 cups Frosted Circus Animal Cookies for gluten-free, use options like Lieber's frosted cookies
For the Coating
  • 6 ounces White Candy Melts can be replaced with any comparable melting chocolate
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar no substitute necessary unless opting for a sugar alternative
For the Fun Toppings
  • 0.5 cup Rainbow Nonpareils optional, or replace with sprinkles of your choice
  • 0.33 cup White Chocolate Chips any melting chocolate can be used instead
  • Red Food Coloring gel, can be omitted if skipping the color

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula
  • resealable plastic bag
  • Rolling Pin
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Circus Animal Puppy Chow
  1. Begin by pouring about 6 cups of Chex rice cereal squares into a large mixing bowl. Ensure the cereal is as level as possible for an even coating.
  2. Take 1 ½ cups of frosted circus animal cookies and place them in a resealable plastic bag. Gently crush the cookies into fine crumbs.
  3. Set aside the remaining cookies for later use by chopping them into small, bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 6 ounces of white candy melts. Heat them in the microwave in 30-second intervals until fully melted and smooth.
  5. Pour the melted candy over the Chex cereal. Using a spatula, gently fold the mixture so that every piece of cereal is coated.
  6. Sprinkle the crushed circus cookie crumbs over the cereal mixture. Use a large container with a lid or a plastic bag to shake and distribute the cookies evenly.
  7. Gently stir in the chopped animal cookies to the mix.
  8. Melt ⅓ cup of white chocolate chips in the microwave and mix in a few drops of red gel food coloring. Drizzle this over your treat.
  9. Allow your Circus Animal Puppy Chow to cool for a few minutes at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Keep your Circus Animal Puppy Chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze portions for later.

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