In an eagerness to taste the sweet treat, you can easily skip the drying step! It is essential to spread the mixture onto a tray and let them dry for ten to fifteen minutes in a place where air flows freely. When the Christmas Puppy Chow is put in an airtight container before the chocolate dries up, the moisture from the butter and chocolate will definitely make the Christmas Puppy Chows soggy. Crunchiness is the last quality you would want to lose on this delicious snack.