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Grinch Snack Mix

Grinch Snack Mix

Make this Easy Grinch Snack Mix with Puppy Chow using simple ingredients and Grinch Pretzel Hearts to make it a fun treat for the holidays!

Author: Mommy Hates Cooking

Meal Type: Fish Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8 serving

Calories: 412 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 6 Cups - Rice or Corn Chex Cereal
  • ⅔ Cups - Green Candy Melts
  • 1 Cup - Powdered Sugar
  • Square - Pretzels
  • Green Candy Melts
  • Red Heart Sprinkles
  • Various Green Candies

Instructions

  1. Add cereal to a large bowl.
  2. Melt the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute, stir, and continue heating for 10-20 seconds at a time until the chocolate is almost melted, stirring after each heating.
  3. Remove from the microwave and stir until completely smooth.
  4. Pour over cereal and toss to coat well.
  5. Pour the cereal mixture into a resealable bag and add powdered sugar.
  6. Close the bag and shake to completely coat.
  7. Set aside.
  8. Preheat the oven to 200°F.
  9. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and place pretzels on the baking sheet.
  10. Top with 1 candy melt on each pretzel.
  11. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the chocolate becomes shiny.
  12. Remove from oven and immediately add a heart sprinkle.
  13. All to cool for at least 15 minutes before adding to snack mix.
  14. Add puppy chow to a large baking sheet or bowl.
  15. Top with prepared pretzels and candy of choice.
  16. Stir to combine.
  17. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Energy: 412 kcal | Total Fat: 1 g | Saturated: 0 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Total Carbs: 99 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 52 g | Proteins: 3 g | Sodium: 387 mg | Polyunsaturated: 0 g | Monounsaturated: 0 g

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