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Puppy Chow Recipe

This puppy chow recipe (aka Muddy Buddies) is a quick and easy favorite chocolate and peanut butter treat loved by all.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 9 cups Chex Cereal rice or corn
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Place cereal in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter and cook, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Pour into a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag and shake until well coated.
  • Spread out on a piece of waxed paper to cool, then serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container to store.

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Notes

Make ahead of time. Place in an airtight container and store on the counter for 1–2 weeks.
Variations. You can add a variety of ingredients to this classic treat to make it even better!
  • S’mores: Prepare puppy chow as directed, then mix in 4 cups Golden Grahams and 2 cups mini marshmallows.
  • Cookies and cream: Add about 8 crushed Oreos to the bag along with the powdered sugar.
  • Holiday: Add 1 cup holiday M&M’s or other holiday-colored candies to the mix.
FREEZE this easy puppy chow recipe for up to 3 months. Allow it to thaw before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg