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Baileys Irish Cream Puppy Chow

This Baileys Irish Cream Puppy Chow is an adult twist on a classic treat, perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any celebration. It's a no-bake, crunchy, chocolatey, and boozy delight!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 cups Rice Chex cereal divided
  • 4 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur divided
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream divided
  • 1 green gel icing color
  • 5 ounces white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup powdered sugar divided
  • 5 ounces milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup green and brown M&Ms

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Divide the rice Chex cereal evenly between two medium sized bowls, with 2.5 cups in each bowl.
  2. Combine 2 tablespoons of Baileys, 1 tablespoon of heavy cream and green gel icing color in a microwaveable small bowl. Add the white chocolate chips. Microwave the mixture in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each, until melted and smooth.
  3. Add the melted white chocolate to one bowl of the Chex cereal and gently stir everything together to evenly coat the Chex cereal with the green chocolate. Be careful to not break the Chex cereal too much.
  4. Add 0.5 cup of the powdered sugar to the green-covered Chex cereal and gently stir to coat evenly with powdered sugar. Pour the Chex onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and spread it out to allow it to dry. If you need to gently toss it with a little more powdered sugar, you can. Set aside to dry.
  5. Add the milk chocolate chips, remaining 2 tablespoons of Baileys and remaining tablespoon of cream to a small microwaveable bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each, until melted and smooth.
  6. Add the melted chocolate to the other bowl of the Chex cereal and gently stir to coat evenly. Be careful to not break the Chex cereal too much. The chocolate mixture is a little thicker than the white chocolate mixture, so if you notice that, it’s ok.
  7. Add the remaining powdered sugar to the chocolate covered Chex cereal and gently stir to coat evenly with powdered sugar. Pour the Chex onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and spread it out to allow it to dry. If you need to gently toss it with a little more powdered sugar, you can. Set aside to dry.
  8. Once completely dry, combine the two kinds of puppy chow together and toss with the M&Ms. Serve. Keep in mind that the Baileys in this puppy chow does make the chocolate coatings a little softer than normal (it should not be sticky or way too soft), and that moisture will cause the Chex cereal to soften more quickly than other kinds of puppy chow. It’s best if eaten within about 3-4 hours of being made, so that it stays crunchy. It’ll still taste good after that, but will begin to lose its crunch.

Notes

This Baileys Irish Cream Puppy Chow is best enjoyed fresh to maintain its crunch. While it will still taste delicious, the Chex cereal may soften over time due to the liqueur.