Description
This Homemade Puppy Chow recipe is a delicious and nostalgic snack made with crispy Rice Chex cereal coated in a rich blend of melted chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and buttery goodness, all dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet finish. Perfect for parties, snacking, or holiday treats, this easy-to-make recipe delivers a crunchy, sweet, and irresistible treat the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup salted butter (½ stick)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Cereal: Place the 9 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, ready to be coated.
- Melt Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the ¼ cup of salted butter with 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips, stirring frequently to avoid burning and ensure smooth melting.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Once the butter and chocolate have melted and combined, stir in ½ cup of creamy peanut butter and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine with Cereal: Pour the warm chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently fold and stir until every piece of cereal is evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Prepare for Coating: Place 1½ cups of powdered sugar into a large 2-gallon resealable plastic bag.
- Transfer and Coat: Carefully transfer the coated cereal into the bag with powdered sugar, seal it, then shake, toss, and turn the bag vigorously to fully coat the cereal pieces with the powdered sugar.
- Cool: Spread the coated cereal onto a lined baking sheet in a single layer, allowing it to cool completely before serving to ensure the coating sets and the texture remains crisp.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, serve your delicious homemade Puppy Chow as a sweet snack or party treat.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the chocolate mixture frequently while melting to prevent scorching.
- Use a large enough resealable bag to coat the cereal thoroughly and avoid spillage.
- Allow the coated Puppy Chow to cool completely to avoid clumping and ensure crispiness.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- You can substitute salted butter with unsalted butter plus a pinch of salt if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Puppy Chow, Muddy Buddies, peanut butter snack, chocolate snack, sweet cereal treat, homemade Puppy Chow, easy snack recipe
