Easy Puppy Chow Recipe for Your Child's Clifford-Themed Birthday Party

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around sharing and discussing a puppy chow recipe for a child's birthday party, specifically a Clifford-themed celebration. Participants exchange personal experiences, recipe details, and anecdotes related to puppy chow and its preparation.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their excitement about preparing for their son's Clifford-themed birthday party and seeks quick treat ideas, including puppy chow.
  • Another participant provides a detailed recipe for puppy chow, expressing how delicious it is.
  • Several users mention the addictive nature of puppy chow, with one participant humorously noting the need to save some for later.
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, discusses their experience teaching kids cooking classes and shares a humorous story related to puppy chow.
  • Another participant expresses curiosity about the role of powdered sugar in the recipe.
  • Some participants note alternative names for puppy chow, such as "white trash," and share variations like adding pecans or using chocolate Chex for a double-chocolate version.
  • One participant mentions using a large bowl for mixing powdered sugar to make the process easier.
  • Another participant expresses their intention to make puppy chow for a fundraiser for an animal rescue.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

No clear consensus emerges, as participants share a variety of personal experiences and opinions regarding puppy chow, its preparation, and its appeal.

Contextual Notes

Participants share their experiences and thoughts in a casual, community-oriented manner, focusing on personal anecdotes and recipe sharing without implying any official guidance or safety claims.

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Readers within the consultant community who are looking for fun, easy treat ideas for children's parties or those interested in sharing recipes and experiences related to puppy chow.

jrstephens
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My son will be 3 Thursday and we are having a Clifford party. I need a quick and simple puppy show recipe. I thought I had plenty of stuff for treats, but do not, so, I thought about putting this in little zip lock bags in their treat bags.

Their "Doggy Bags" have a little Clifford and a dog whistle in it now. I made dog bones out of decorating dough and am tying them to the outside of the brown paper bags.

And any other quick and simple ideas are appreciated. We have revival all this week so I am doing a little each night to prepare. I taking off work Thursday.
 
oh my word. why did you have to say puppy chow!?!?!?! I will be craving that all day now. thanks....
this stuff is soooo good. it should be illegal

CHEX MIX PUPPY CHOW

9 cup Chex
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Put cereal in large bowl. Melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Pour over Chex cereal, put into a large plastic bag with powdered sugar and shake well to coat.

Spread mixture evenly on wax paper and allow to cool.
 
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Thanks, Sarah!! What does the powdered sugar do for the recipe? Just make it taste good?

I think I have everything but the cereal for it.
 
Jennifer~

You mix all of the other ingredients while it is still in the bowl- then when you put it in the bag with the powd. sugar, it coats it!

Holy cow...that stuff is addictive! Take it from me- save yourself a small bag and make sure you GIVE AWAY the rest unless you want to eat it all!! :)
 
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I have said I am going on a diet after this party - too busy right now to bother. So, I will eat it all and THEN diet, HAHA!!!

I don't think I have ever had it before. Will I see the white sugar on it? I am just trying to picture that.

The party is Thursday at McDonald's if yall want to come eat some!!
 
Most of the powdered sugar will kindof soak into the melted choc/etc., but you will be able to tell that it's on there. It also adds a great sweetness to the outside of the pieces.
 
Quick puppy chow story for ya. I teach a couple of kids cooking classes through a local rec department. A few weeks ago, my theme was "The dog days of summer." We were making puppy chow and pupperoni pizza twists. When the class was getting started, one little 7 year old raised her hand and said, "I'm donating my puppy chow to the humane society. I'm not allowed to eat dog food." It was sooooo hard for me not to laugh...
 
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dianevill said:
Quick puppy chow story for ya. I teach a couple of kids cooking classes through a local rec department. A few weeks ago, my theme was "The dog days of summer." We were making puppy chow and pupperoni pizza twists. When the class was getting started, one little 7 year old raised her hand and said, "I'm donating my puppy chow to the humane society. I'm not allowed to eat dog food." It was sooooo hard for me not to laugh...
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That is sooo funny! What is pupperoni twist? Is this something I could put in a treat bag? But then now that I am typing I am thinking it is a breadstick with pepperoni that I could not put in them.
 
You're right - it's breadsticks with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. Probably wouldn't go into a bag so well!
 
sarahmarie said:
oh my word. why did you have to say puppy chow!?!?!?! I will be craving that all day now. thanks....
this stuff is soooo good. it should be illegal
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I agree completely, last time we had a whole group bring snacks to work thing was I think early this year someone made some, and I hadn't had it in SOOOO long, I pigged out on it, I can't believe I ate so much of it, LOL, but it is SOOOOOOOO good, YUMMMMMMMMMM!
 
Diane,
that reminds me of when my daughter was 2 1/2 and we were headed to Iowa for Christmas. We were in Kansas in the middle of the night it was rainy & cold & all of our clothes were locked in our luggage carrier so all the gifts could be safe inside the van.
DH was hungry so I handed him the bag of jerky I'd brought, the boys wanted some & I gave Ashley a little, she liked it so we gave her more then she asked our MS what it was and he told her jerky, she immediately thought of the dog jerky treats she would give my neighbors dog, gagged herself and vomitted all over him. We had to strip him down wipe him with kleenex and ice tea and crank the heat up.
There was no way we could have rooted thru the suitcases to get him clean clothes..
 
Oh, how funny...now, anyway! I bet not so funny then!
 
dianevill said:
Quick puppy chow story for ya. I teach a couple of kids cooking classes through a local rec department. A few weeks ago, my theme was "The dog days of summer." We were making puppy chow and pupperoni pizza twists. When the class was getting started, one little 7 year old raised her hand and said, "I'm donating my puppy chow to the humane society. I'm not allowed to eat dog food." It was sooooo hard for me not to laugh...
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That is so sweet, don't kids say the funniest things:D
 
sarahmarie said:
oh my word. why did you have to say puppy chow!?!?!?! I will be craving that all day now. thanks....
this stuff is soooo good. it should be illegal

CHEX MIX PUPPY CHOW

9 cup Chex
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Put cereal in large bowl. Melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Pour over Chex cereal, put into a large plastic bag with powdered sugar and shake well to coat.

Spread mixture evenly on wax paper and allow to cool.
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I keep hearing about this Puppy Chow but have never tried it. I love to snack so I think I'll stay away from this it sounds too good!
 
So glad you posted this recipe!! I just had this over the 4th. I was told it was called "puppy chow" but the person who made it wasn't there so I couldn't get the recipe - now I have it - lucky me!!

Susan
 
Just as a side note: When I make puppy chow, I put the powdered sugar in a large bowl, used to use a huge Tupperware bowl, but now use the large PC SS bowl. Makes it easy to shake and store and even transport. :)

For those of you raising an eyebrow at me, the powdered sugar always gets in the "sealing runners" for me and then won't seal properly or on some days it is just hard to grasp the slippery plastic bag to shake it. ;)
 
i have also heard this recipe called white trash and a few other names! It is adicting! Hmmmm...maybe i will make some on friday night!?!?!?!
 
an older lady at our church makes it every year for our bazaar and she labels it white trash I think she throws pecans in too
 
I was at the grocery store yesterday and saw chocolate Chex in the cereal aisle. You could make double-chocolate Puppy Chow by using that!
 
Thanks, guys! I'm doing a fundraiser for an animal rescue and needed something like this to deliver to local vets and other related businesses to announce our fundraiser and this is just perfect. I knew I could count on you!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients do I need for an Easy Puppy Chow recipe?

For an Easy Puppy Chow recipe, you will need the following ingredients: Rice Chex cereal, chocolate chips, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and optional mix-ins like mini marshmallows or colored sprinkles to match the Clifford theme.

How do I make Puppy Chow for a birthday party?

To make Puppy Chow, start by melting chocolate chips and peanut butter together in a microwave-safe bowl. Once melted, mix in the Rice Chex cereal until fully coated. Then, transfer the mixture to a large bag or bowl with powdered sugar and shake until evenly coated. Let it cool before serving.

Can I customize the Puppy Chow for a Clifford-themed party?

Absolutely! You can customize your Puppy Chow by adding red and white sprinkles to match Clifford's colors. You can also use red candy melts instead of chocolate for a fun twist, or add themed decorations like dog-shaped candies.

How far in advance can I make Puppy Chow for the party?

You can make Puppy Chow up to a week in advance. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh. Just be sure to add any sprinkles or decorations right before serving for the best presentation.

Is Puppy Chow safe for young children?

Puppy Chow is generally safe for young children, but be cautious with potential allergens like peanut butter. If allergies are a concern, you can substitute with sunbutter or another nut-free spread. Always supervise young children while eating to prevent choking hazards from small ingredients.

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