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Puppy Chow

Puppy chow is the most addicting and satisfying peanut butter and chocolate concoction on planet earth. Also known as 'Muddy Buddies', Puppy Chow is basically the snack of the gods.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword how to make puppy chow, puppy chow, puppy chow recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 350kcal
Author Kristin Augustus

Ingredients

  • 8 cups rice or corn Chex cereal or a mixture of the two
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla optional
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar or more to taste

Instructions

  • Measure out Chex cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
  • Microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter using 30-second intervals, stirring in between each one, until completely smooth and melted. Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour melted chocolate mixture over cereal and stir to coat evenly.
  • Measure out 1 cup of powdered sugar into the bottom of a large Ziploc bag. Pour in coated cereal and top with remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar. Seal bag closed and shake to coat.
  • Spread finished puppy chow onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and separate any large chunks. Sprinkle over any extra powdered sugar as needed. Once cooled and at room temperature, store in airtight containers or bags for up to 10 days at room temperature or 2 weeks in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 7.7mg