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Circus Animal Puppy Chow Recipe

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This whimsical and colorful Circus Animal Puppy Chow is a fun and tasty twist on the classic puppy chow snack. Made with crispy Chex rice cereal, frosted circus animal cookies, white candy melts, powdered sugar, and rainbow sprinkles, this treat is perfect for parties, snack time, or anytime you want a sweet, crunchy bite. The optional pink frosting drizzle adds a playful touch and extra sweetness.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 8 cups Chex rice cereal squares
  • 2 ½ cups frosted circus animal cookies, divided
  • 6 ounces white candy melts
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup rainbow nonpareils (sprinkles)

For Pink Frosting

  • ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
  • Red food coloring gel, a few drops

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cookies: Place the Chex rice cereal in a large mixing bowl. Crush 1 ½ cups of the frosted circus animal cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by pounding them inside a ziplock bag with a rolling pin. Chop or roughly crush the remaining 1 cup of the frosted circus animal cookies and set aside for later.
  2. Melt Candy Melts: In a separate mixing bowl, melt the white candy melts according to the package instructions until smooth and fully melted.
  3. Combine Cereal and Candy Melt: Pour the melted white candy melts over the Chex rice cereal in the large bowl. Using a spatula, gently mix until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated with the melted candy. Avoid using your hands as the mixture will be hot.
  4. Coat with Cookie Crumbs and Sprinkles: Sprinkle the crushed circus animal cookie crumbs and rainbow nonpareils over the coated cereal mixture. Then add the powdered sugar on top.
  5. Mix and Coat Evenly: To ensure an even coating of powdered sugar and crumbs, transfer the mixture into a large ziplock bag or airtight container, seal it, and shake gently until the ingredients are well distributed.
  6. Add Remaining Cookies: Stir in the reserved chopped frosted circus animal cookies gently to maintain texture variation.
  7. Make Pink Chocolate Frosting (Optional): Melt ⅓ cup of white chocolate chips according to package directions. Stir in a few drops of red food coloring gel to achieve a desired pink shade. Drizzle the pink frosting over the puppy chow before serving for an extra festive touch.
  8. Storage: Store the Circus Animal Puppy Chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for 2-3 months to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • You can crush the frosted cookies by pulsing in a food processor or placing them in a sealed bag and using a rolling pin to break them down.
  • Use a spatula to mix the hot melted candy coating to avoid burning your hands.
  • Shake the coated mixture in a sealed bag or container to evenly distribute the powdered sugar and sprinkles.
  • If you prefer, omit the pink frosting or substitute with colored candy melts to add different flavors or colors.
  • Store in airtight containers to keep the puppy chow crunchy and fresh.

Keywords: Puppy Chow, Muddy Buddies, Circus Animal Cookies, Chex Cereal Snack, White Chocolate, No-Bake Treat, Party Snack, Kids Snack, Easy Dessert

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