Extra Good Puppy Chow Recipe
Extra Good Puppy Chow is a classic, addictive snack made by coating crispy rice Chex cereal in a rich, melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture, then dusted with powdered sugar. This recipe yields a large batch perfect for sharing or satisfying your sweet tooth with a nostalgic crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 10 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 12-oz. box of rice Chex cereal (about 10 cups)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (more as needed / desired)
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt chocolate mixture: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter together by heating at 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt into the melted chocolate mixture to enhance flavor.
- Coat the cereal: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the rice Chex cereal. Since this recipe makes a large amount, it’s helpful to divide into two big bowls to ensure even coating.
- Mix gently: Use a wooden spoon to gently stir the cereal with the chocolate, carefully mixing to avoid breaking the cereal pieces.
- Add powdered sugar: Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the powdered sugar directly into the bag, then shake gently to evenly coat all the pieces. For a good texture with clusters, opt for a wet/dry hybrid coating rather than individually dry-coated pieces.
- Cool and set: Spread the coated cereal onto baking sheets or parchment paper in a thin layer. Allow it to cool and set completely. For best results, store the finished puppy chow in the freezer to maintain optimal clustering and crunchy texture.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar depending on desired sweetness and coating coverage.
- Using salted butter balances the flavors, but unsalted butter can be used with a bit more salt added if preferred.
- Storing in the freezer enhances crunchiness and helps keep clusters intact.
- Mixing gently preserves cereal integrity to avoid too much breakage.
- This recipe makes a large batch great for parties or gifting.
Keywords: Puppy Chow, Muddy Buddies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack, Chex Mix Sweet Recipe
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