Candy Cane Puppy Chow

We made this puppy chow for all of my teachers as a Christmas present. I know that Puppy Chow is usually made with peanut butter, or another nut butter. But you can completely skip the nut butter in total! It's super simple and delicious! You can customize this however you like!

Ingredients:

3 Cups Rice Chex

1/3 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
1/3 Cup Candy Cane Kisses
1/3 Cup Red and White M&Ms
5 Large Candy Canes
1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar

Directions:
1. Microwave dark chocolate and Candy Cane Kisses in heat-proof bowl for 1 minute, stir and microwave for 30 more seconds.

2. Gently mix Rice Chex and chocolate mixture together in large bowl with rubber spatula.

3. Pour powdered sugar into one Gallon-Sized plastic ZipLock bag. Pour Chex mixture into plastic bag and gently shake the bag, coating the Chex with powdered sugar.

4. Un-wrap Candy Canes and put them into a separate Gallon Ziplock bag and crush with rolling pin until coarse.

5. Place puppy chow into desired serving bowl, and gently stir in M&Ms and Crushed Candy Canes. Enjoy!!