Description
Puppy Chow is a delicious and easy-to-make snack featuring crispy Chex cereal coated in a smooth, sweet blend of peanut butter, butter, and chocolate, then dusted with powdered sugar and mixed with colorful M&Ms and sprinkles. Perfect for parties, holidays, or an anytime treat.
Ingredients
Chocolate Coating
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Main Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Add-ins
- 1 cup M&Ms (red and pink)
- Sprinkles of your choice
Instructions
- Prepare chocolate mixture: In a microwavable bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, butter, and milk chocolate chips. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir thoroughly until the mixture is melted and creamy.
- Add vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse extra flavor into the chocolate mixture.
- Coat cereal: Place the Chex cereal in a large bowl with a cover. Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the cereal, cover the bowl, and shake well until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Add powdered sugar: Sprinkle the powdered sugar over the coated cereal, cover again, and shake vigorously until the cereal is fully covered in powdery sweetness.
- Mix in candy and sprinkles: Add the M&Ms and your favorite sprinkles to the coated cereal mixture. Gently stir to distribute them evenly without breaking the cereal pieces.
- Serve or store: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container to keep the snack fresh.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the Chex cereal is gluten-free.
- Microwave times may vary; stir every 30 seconds if needed to avoid burning the chocolate.
- Use any color or type of candy or sprinkles to customize for holidays or themes.
- Allow puppy chow to cool completely before storing to maintain crispiness.
- This snack can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American