This winter festive taste burst includes dried cranberries (affiliate link), white chocolate, crystallized ginger, and orange flavors. It’s addictive and simple to eat by the handful; name it puppy chow, muddy pals, anything you like because it’s great!
I have a minor cranberry bliss obsession: cranberry bliss bars, cranberry bliss fudge, cranberry bliss cupcakes, and cranberry bliss pinwheels. It’s just around the holidays that I need to jam all of the cranberry blissy sweetness into two months. I have no objections.
WELL, I SAID I DON’T HAVE A PROBLEM.
This is by far the simplest recipe I have on the net for recreating the taste of Starbucks’ renowned Christmas dessert. You simply need 20 minutes before you leap in and consume it all on purpose.
P.S. Since I make so many cranberry dishes over the holidays, I find it worthwhile to purchase dried cranberries in bulk (affiliate link). The same can be said for white chocolate, with Ghirardelli white chocolate chips being my particular favorite (aff link). I really suggest it.
Contents
- Ingredients for cranberry bliss puppy chow
- How to make cranberry bliss puppy chow
- How this is different from traditional puppy chow
- Cranberry Bliss Puppy Chow
- FAQs
- What is puppy chow made of?
- Can you freeze bliss bars?
- Does puppy chow get stale?
- Does puppy chow give puppies diarrhea?
- What is the difference between puppy chow and dog food?
- How long do cranberry bliss bars last in the fridge?
- Do I need to refrigerate cranberry bliss bars?
- Are cranberry bliss bars seasonal?
- When should a puppy stop eating puppy chow?
- At what age do you stop feeding puppies puppy chow?
Ingredients for cranberry bliss puppy chow
- 9 cups of chia, corn, rice, or both
- 12 oz. white candy melts
- a teaspoon of orange extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 cup cranberries, dried (aff link)
- 1 cup chopped crystallized ginger
- 1 pound white chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 teaspoon dried orange peel
How to make cranberry bliss puppy chow
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Melt white chocolate candy melts according to package guidelines (usually, 30 second increments at 50% power, stirring after each) until smooth.
- Stir in the orange essence and ground cinnamon.
- or toss to mix and coat completely. Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the Chex in a large mixing basin. Stir gently and
- To blend and coat, throw everything together. Stir in the powdered sugar
- Let to sit for at least 15 minutes on one of the prepared baking sheets.
- or blend by tossing. Combine the prepared Chex mixture, cranberries, ginger, white chocolate chips, and orange peel in a large mixing dish (if using). Combine and
- Until ready to serve, store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
How this is different from traditional puppy chow
Unlike typical puppy chow, there is neither peanut butter or chocolate present; instead, the Chex mix pieces are covered in white chocolate before being dusted with powdered sugar.
Nevertheless, orange essence and crushed cinnamon are added to the white chocolate to guarantee that it adheres to every piece.
You’ll need the largest bowl you can locate, since it becomes more difficult as you add ingredients. If you watch the video in this article, you will observe that I clearly need a larger boat. I’m talking about the bowl.
Maybe I should put it on the wedding register. In fact, according to my phone’s countdown calendar, we only have 91 days till the wedding. Sweetbabyjesus, it’s getting close.
But guess what? I’m not worried about it at all. There is no anxiety, no tension, and no anxieties. I’m really happy because we’re going to treat this like a huge party with all of our favorite folks.
Bring this to the next party on your schedule and see how soon you become everyone’s best buddy.
Warning: You will be requested to bring this to every party you attend from now on. It’s a delectable weight to bear.
Cranberry Bliss Puppy Chow
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Description
Equipment
- blending bowls
- Sheet pan with a high side
- Paper made with parchment (precut)
Ingredients
- 12 oz. white candy melts
- a teaspoon of orange extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 9 cups of chile, corn, rice, or both
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 cup cranberries, dried
- 1 cup chopped crystallized ginger
- 1 pound white chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 teaspoon dried orange peel
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Melt white chocolate candy melts according to package guidelines (usually, 30 second increments at 50% power, stirring after each) until smooth.
White candy melts, 12 oz. - 8 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon orange essence, 2 teaspoons
Stir in the orange essence and ground cinnamon.
1 - or toss to mix and coat completely.
9 cups ChexPour the melted white chocolate mixture over the Chex in a large mixing basin. Stir gently and
- To blend and coat, throw everything together.
1 cup granulated sugarStir in the powdered sugar
- Let to sit for at least 15 minutes on one of the prepared baking sheets.
- or blend by tossing.
1 cup dried cranberries, 1 cup crystallized ginger bits, 1 cup white chocolate chipsCombine the prepared Chex mixture, cranberries, ginger, white chocolate chips, and orange peel in a large mixing dish (if using). Combine and
- Until ready to serve, store in an airtight container. Enjoy!