We are about to take your favorite sweet snack to a whole new level! It’s Puppy Chow, except the Chex is coated with melted Andes chocolates and chocolate pudding powder instead of the usual powdered sugar. Then we’ll mix the Chex with a variety of minty candies, like Junior Mints and mini York Peppermint Patties. This muddy buddies snack mix is a mint chocolate lovers dream come true! Be sure to visit my recipe for the traditional chocolate and peanut butter Puppy Chow, or see how I mix it up with popcorn and candy to make Movie Theatre Puppy Chow. Yum!
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Ingredients In Mint Chocolate Puppy Chow
Here’s what you need to make this minty snack mix: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Rice Chex: This light and crisp cereal is perfect for soaking up the mint chocolate and staying crispy while doing it. Andes Mints: To make the coating you’ll need a standard size package of the Andes Creme de Menthe thins. Andes thins come in a few different flavors now, so be sure to pick up the right ones! I had a handful of mint cookie crunch ones leftover from another recipe, so I added those into the mix too. Chocolate Instant Pudding: Pudding mix is quickly becoming one of my favorite dessert ingredients! We’re using just the powder in this recipe to coat the Chex. It takes the place of the powdered sugar used in the traditional recipe. Chocolate Mint Candy: Pick up a box of Junior Mints and a bag of York Peppermint Patties – the unwrapped mini’s are perfect here.
How To Make Mint Chocolate Puppy Chow
Recipe Tips
For a less minty chocolate coating, use 10 ounces of dark chocolate candy melts instead of the Andes mints.Look for York Unwrapped Minis in a resealable bag in the candy aisle, they come in a 7.6 ounce package. If you can’t find them, you can use an 8-ounce package of regular peppermint patties, just cut them into bite-sized pieces. If any of these candies are hard to find or not your favorite, just leave them out. You can replace them with a handful of M&Ms or other chocolates if you like.
Storing Tips
Store this chocolate mint puppy chow in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze this in a tightly sealed bag for up to 3 months. Make this chocolate mint puppy chow for the mint fans in your life. It makes a great gift or a snack to share. Pin it for more people to enjoy too! © Little Sunny Kitchen
