How To Make Puppy Chow (or Muddy Buddies)
Ingredients
- 1 box Rice Chex cereal
12-ounce
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
10 ounces
- 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
such as Skippy
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 stick
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
divided
Directions
- 1
Pour cereal into a large mixing bowl and prepare a baking sheet. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Pour the cereal into the largest mixing bowl you own; set aside.
- 2
Melt the chocolate and peanut butter. Place the chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter, and salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl (start with 1/4 teaspoon, then add more to taste after microwaving). Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving in 15 second intervals, stirring in between each, until almost melted, about 45 seconds more. Remove from the microwave and stir until smooth.
- 3
Stir in the vanilla. Stir in the vanilla.
- 4
Toss the cereal with chocolate-peanut butter mixture. Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the cereal and toss until all the cereal is evenly coated.
- 5
Layer the powdered sugar and Chex in a gallon-sized bag. Place 1 cup of the powdered sugar in a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Add half of the cereal, a second cup powdered sugar, the remaining cereal, and then the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar. (You’re layering it so the powdered sugar coats the cereal evenly). Seal the bag.
- 6
Coat the cereal. Shake vigorously until the cereal is evenly coated with the powdered sugar.
- 7
Let cool. Pour onto the baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Let cool, about 10 minutes, then store in an airtight container or a clean zip-top bag if not serving immediately.
How To Make Puppy Chow (or Muddy Buddies)
Similar Recipes
Ratings & Reviews
Be the First to Rate
Your rating helps others discover amazing recipes. Share your experience and let others know what you think!
About this Recipe
Looking for that irresistible, sweet, and crunchy snack that disappears as fast as you make it? This recipe for Puppy Chow, also known as Muddy Buddies, brings that nostalgic delight right to your kitchen, yielding a generous 14 cups perfect for sharing.
The magic of this recipe lies in the perfect marriage of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter coating every piece of crisp Rice Chex cereal. It’s a simple formula that guarantees a deliciously addictive texture and flavor, setting it apart as a timeless favorite.
You can expect a delightful balance of sweet and salty, with the comforting flavors of chocolate and peanut butter enveloping light, crispy cereal. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by the melt-in-your-mouth powdered sugar, making it an incredibly addictive treat. The use of semisweet chocolate chips provides a balanced sweetness, while smooth peanut butter ensures a silky coating.
While the classic combination is hard to beat, you have a bit of flexibility with the kosher salt amount, allowing you to fine-tune the sweet and salty balance to your preference. Similarly, you can adjust how generously you coat the cereal with the powdered sugar for your desired level of sweetness and appearance.
This beloved snack is ideal for parties, potlucks, movie nights, or simply as a fun, easy treat to share with family and friends. It's the ultimate crowd-pleaser.