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A bowl of delicious Puppy Chow coated in powdered sugar, ready to eat.

Best way to grow your own Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)

This recipe guides you through making a delicious batch of Puppy Chow, also known as Muddy Buddies, a fun and easy snack. It combines cereal with a rich chocolate-peanut butter coating and a dusting of powdered sugar for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 9 cups Chex cereal
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Large Ziploc bags
  • Baking sheet or wax paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Measure out 9 cups of Chex cereal and place it into a large bowl, setting it aside for later.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter, then microwave for 1 minute; stir well and continue heating in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
  4. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal in the large bowl, then gently stir with a spatula until all the cereal is evenly coated.
  5. Transfer half of the coated cereal into a large Ziploc bag, add half of the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake until the cereal is thoroughly coated.
  6. Repeat the coating process with the remaining cereal and powdered sugar in a separate Ziploc bag.
  7. Spread the finished Puppy Chow onto a baking sheet or wax paper to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the chocolate mixture. To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure your Chex cereal is a certified gluten-free variety.