Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)

5 Stars (1 Review)

Yield: 24 servings

prep time: 15

cook time: 5

total time: 20

This classic puppy chow recipe is easy to make with Chex cereal, chocolate, and peanut butter! It's a quick, no-bake snack mix perfect for parties and holidays.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (Guittard is my favorite)
¾ cup creamy peanut butter such as Jif or Skippy (do not use a natural peanut butter)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 12-ounce box of Rice Chex cereal (about 12 cups)
2¼ to 2½ cups powdered sugar or more if desired
1 cup Reese's Pieces candies (optional, but fun for fall and Halloween!)

Instructions

Gently melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter, and salt together either on the stovetop or in the microwave. Take care to not let the chocolate scorch. Stir until completely smooth and then add vanilla and stir again.
Add half the cereal to a very large mixing bowl that has a lid. Drizzle half the chocolate peanut butter mixture evenly over the cereal. Then add the remaining cereal and drizzle the remaining chocolate peanut butter mixture over the top. With a large spoon or spatula, gently fold until the cereal is evenly coated.
Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of the cereal. Place the lid on the bowl and, while holding the lid on the bowl securely, turn and shake the bowl until the cereal is well coated. Use a large spoon to gently fold and finish covering with powdered sugar. Spread puppy chow out onto a large rimmed pan or onto parchment or wax paper on the counter, and then sprinkle with a bit more powdered sugar if desired. Let cool until the chocolate has set.
Store in an airtight container at cool room temperature for one week. Also stores well in the fridge if your house is warm, and in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 261kcal Carbohydrates: 33g Protein: 5g Fat: 14g Saturated Fat: 6g Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 8mg Sodium: 183mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 19g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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