Puppy Chow Recipe (Muddy Buddies)

Puppy Chow Recipe (Muddy Buddies)

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

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 464kcal

Author Katie Cooksey

Ingredients

8 cups Chex cereal Rice Chex, Corn Chex or a mixture of the two
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
1/4 cup butter salted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar or more to taste

US Customary - Metric

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 zip top 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.

Notes

Storage Instructions

Room temperature: Keeps well for up to 10 days in an airtight container.
Refrigerator: Stays crisp and fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Freezer: Yes, you can freeze puppy chow. Store in airtight containers or zip top bags for up to 2 months. Let it thaw at room temperature for the best crunch.

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