Puppy Chow

This easy puppy chow recipe is a sweet, no-bake snack made with crunchy Chex or Crispix cereal coated in a rich chocolate and peanut butter mixture, then tossed in powdered sugar for a classic candy-like finish. Perfect for parties, holidays, or quick treats, this addictive Midwest favorite is simple to make and ready in minutes.

Why you’ll love this Puppy Chow

Puppy Chow is very popular in the Midwest. Us Midwesterners have to think of all sorts of treats to get us through the winter season. We are also a crowd that likes a good party, and we like to have lots of nibbles while watching various sports. Puppy chow is extremely hard to stop eating once you’ve started. We have some friends that have declared themselves the best at making Puppy Chow. I will admit their Puppy Chow is, or should I say, was superior to ours. That is until, my gal, Beth gave away her Puppy Chow making secrets! The SECRET to making the best Puppy Chow is making it in a extra large bowl, for tossing, and not to skimp on the powdered sugar!

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How to make Puppy Chow

To start, measure out your Crispex or Chex Mix cereal into a large bowl or lidded vessel. Set aside.

Combine butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave this mixture for about one minute at a time, stirring in between. Repeat this process until the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter are a silky smooth consistency, about three rounds in the microwave–depending on your microwave power. Careful not to over microwave, you don’t want gobs of peanut butter chocolate-y mess inside your microwave. Another tip, be sure to stir in between each round so you don’t wind up with hot spots in your bowl that will scald the peanut butter causing the mixture to come out clumpy and yucky.

Once your chocolate peanut butter mixture is a smooth consistency, stir in your teaspoon of vanilla. Careful handling the bowl and mixture–it will come out hot! Once that is combined you’re going to slowly pour it over your cereal. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to gently cover the cereal and chocolate peanut butter-y goodness. Once that’s got a good coating you’re going to pour in your powdered sugar, I like to do this in a few sections, if you’re using a bowl pour half the measured powdered sugar and give it a slight mix, then add the remaining sugar to the bowl. Use plastic wrap and cover the bowl. [If you’re using a container with a lid, follow the same steps but instead of plastic wrap secure the lid on your container and Get – to – shaking! Once everything is nice and coated pour Puppy Chow onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet to cool. Or if you can’t wait, taste test a handful for quality control. 😉

Puppy Chow

Crispex cereal coated in chocolate peanut butter mixture and then tossed in powdered sugar to create a candy like exterior.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Rest Time 1 hour hr

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Midwest

Servings 8 people

Calories 701 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 17 ounce box of Crispex cereal
• 4 tbsp stick butter
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 pound powdered sugar

Instructions

 

• Measure the Crispix or Chex cereal into a large bowl or lidded container and set aside.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. Continue microwaving in 1-minute intervals, stirring between each round, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth (about 2–3 minutes total).
• Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
• Carefully pour the warm chocolate peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly coated.
• Add the powdered sugar in batches, mixing lightly after each addition. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or secure the lid on your container and shake until all pieces are well coated.
• Spread the puppy chow onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool. Serve once set—or enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 701kcalCarbohydrates: 132gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 233mgPotassium: 711mgFiber: 20gSugar: 89gCalcium: 35mgIron: 8mg

Keyword easy dessert, snack, treat

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