Name: Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup white chocolate; ½ cup cashew butter; ½ Tbsp vanilla extract; 2 tsp cinnamon; ¼ tsp nutmeg; 16 oz biscuit cereal (I used whole wheat); ⅔ cup powdered sugar

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Behold, my snickerdoodle puppy chow! This whole idea started because I wanted a cinnamon-sugar snack mix with extra crunch. Basically my classic puppy chow but with holiday vibes. Whole-wheat biscuit cereal works so well here. The pieces are bigger than traditional Chex, so every bite feels extra hearty and satisfyingly crunchy. I toss them in melted white chocolate & cashew butter with a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg for that cozy snickerdoodle flavor. After a few test batches to balance the sweetness and spice, this version quickly became my favorite holiday (and movie-night) treat. It’s simple, nostalgic, and dangerously snackable!

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Puppy Chow but Make it Festive

I love a snack-able sweet treat around the holidays, and let me tell you… this is IT. This snickerdoodle puppy chow checks every one of my boxes:

✔️ festive flavor
✔️ can be eaten with your hands
✔️ simple to make
✔️ easy to toss in a bowl for guests
✔️ absolutely, dangerously delicious

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All you need is 10 minutes, a handful of ingredients, and one extra-large zip-top bag. Holiday snacking = solved.

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A close-up of a bowl filled with powdered sugar-coated cereal treats, also known as puppy chow or muddy buddies, on a wooden surface with a blurred background.

A bowl filled with powdered sugar-coated bite-sized cereal pieces sits on a wooden table, with a lit candle and a white ornament in the background.

Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow Ingredients

Whole-wheat biscuit cereal is the star here - bigger, crunchier, and perfect for catching every drop of melted white chocolate and cashew butter. The cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla add a fresh snickerdoodle taste. A dusting of powdered sugar makes the whole mix sweet, soft, and snack-ready.

How to Make Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow

A close-up of a white saucepan containing melted white chocolate or a creamy mixture being stirred with a spatula. — **Step 1** : Melt the white chocolate.

A close-up of a mixing bowl with a thick, speckled batter being stirred by a pink spatula. The batter appears to be partially mixed, with some streaks visible. — **Step 2** : Add the cashew butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.

A close-up of a glass bowl filled with cereal squares coated in a creamy, white mixture, resembling a dessert or snack preparation. — **Step 3** : Toss biscuit cereal with the melted white chocolate.

A close-up of a bowl filled with square, wheat cereal biscuits, showing their textured, lightly powdered surfaces. Nearby, a small dish contains ground cinnamon or brown sugar. — **Step 4** : Toss the cereal with powdered sugaar.

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