Description
This Puppy Chow Recipe, also known as Muddy Buddies, is a quick and delightful snack made with just four simple ingredients. Combining creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, crispy Rice Chex cereal, and powdered sugar, it creates an irresistible sweet treat perfect for parties, gatherings, or anytime you crave a sweet, crunchy delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Cereal
- 6 cups Rice Chex Cereal (plus up to 1 extra cup if needed)
Coating
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (plus extra for additional coating, about ¼ cup at a time)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter: Melt the peanut butter and chocolate chips together either over the stovetop using a double boiler or in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and fully combined.
- First Layer of Cereal: Add 3 cups of Rice Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl. Pour half of the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture over this cereal, stirring gently to coat evenly.
- Second Layer of Cereal: Add the remaining 3 cups of cereal to the bowl, then pour the rest of the chocolate-peanut butter mixture on top. Stir carefully to ensure even coverage. If you notice any pools of unabsorbed chocolate at the bottom, add more cereal ¼ cup at a time (up to 7 cups total) until all chocolate is used.
- Cool the Mixture: Let the coated cereal cool slightly until it reaches or is below room temperature but before it hardens. You can speed this up by placing the bowl in the fridge or outside if it’s cold.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Once cooled, add 1 cup of powdered sugar and mix thoroughly to coat every piece evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the coated cereal for an additional 15 minutes to help the coating set.
- Final Coating: After chilling, add more powdered sugar in increments of ¼ cup, mixing until you achieve your desired level of coating and sweetness.
- Store: Transfer the puppy chow to an airtight container and store at room temperature for optimal freshness.
Notes
- This recipe requires only 4 basic ingredients with no butter, making it simple and quick to prepare.
- Adjust the powdered sugar amount depending on how sweet and well-coated you like your puppy chow.
- Use creamy peanut butter for the best coating consistency and flavor.
- If you prefer a darker chocolate flavor, substitute semisweet chips with dark chocolate chips.
- The recipe makes about 15 servings, perfect for sharing with a crowd.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 231 kcal
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.6 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 6.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
