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A bowl of puppy chow snack mix dusted with powdered sugar is on a white surface. Nearby are bowls of chocolate chips and peanut butter. A few chocolate chips and pieces of snack mix are scattered around. A striped napkin is partially visible.
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Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies) Recipe

This classic puppy chow (AKA Muddy Buddies) is a crunchy, chocolatey mix of Chex cereal coated in peanut butter, melted chocolate, and powdered sugar. Sweet, addicting, and easy to make, it’s the perfect no-bake treat. Great for snacking, parties, or gifting!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Setting time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 servings
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 9 cups Chex cereal
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (170g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Measure out cereal and add to a very large bowl. Add powdered sugar to a gallon size bag or large container. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Microwave instructions: Add chocolate chips and peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute; stir. Continue heating in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal and stir to coat.
  • Stovetop instructions: Add chocolate chips and peanut butter to a large pot and place over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until melted and smooth then remove from heat and stir in vanilla; add cereal and stir to coat.
  • Carefully transfer cereal mixture to the bag of powdered sugar. Seal and shake to coat.
  • Turn the cereal out onto the cookie sheet and let sit to harden.
  • Store in an airtight container for several days.

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Notes

It might be easier to split the powdered sugar into 2 gallon-size bags and divide the cereal mixture in half. I find it hard to fit all the cereal mixture into one bag and have it still be able to easily shake to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 10mg

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