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Puppy Chow Cereal

Puppy Chow Cereal Snack
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Puppy Chow Cereal: delicious snack, easy recipe, perfect treat.

Ingredients

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  • 9 cups Chex cereal
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Begin by measuring out your Chex cereal and placing it into a very large mixing bowl. The bowl should be big enough to comfortably toss the cereal without it spilling over the sides. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine your semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Pop this mixture into the microwave and heat it in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the mixture is completely smooth and melted (typically 1-2 minutes). Once perfectly melted, stir in the vanilla extract until it’s fully incorporated.
  • Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture evenly over the Chex cereal in the large bowl. Using a large rubber spatula or a sturdy spoon, gently fold and stir the cereal until every single piece is thoroughly coated. Be patient and ensure every square is drenched in the chocolatey goodness, avoiding mashing the cereal. The mixture will be warm and very sticky; keep gently folding until you’re confident each piece has its share of the coating.
  • Once your cereal is thoroughly coated, grab two large, gallon-sized Ziploc bags. Divide 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar equally between the two bags. Working in two batches, carefully pour half of the chocolate-coated cereal into each bag. Seal the bags tightly, leaving some air inside for tumbling. Gently shake, rotate, and toss the bags for a few minutes until all the cereal is thoroughly coated and you no longer see any wet, sticky spots. The powdered sugar will adhere beautifully, creating that signature “muddy buddy” look and feel.
  • After each batch of fully coated, powdered sugar-dusted puppy chow is ready, spread it out onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This step is crucial for allowing the puppy chow to cool and set properly, preventing it from clumping together. Arrange the pieces in a single layer if possible, or at least in a loose, airy pile. The cooling process allows the chocolate-peanut butter coating to firm up, ensuring that delightful crispness. Once cooled for about 15-20 minutes, it will be ready to serve!

Notes

Get ready to unleash your inner snack monster with this utterly irresistible Puppy Chow Cereal Snack recipe! This isn’t just any old cereal mix; it’s a glorious symphony of crunchy Chex cereal, rich melted chocolate, smooth peanut butter, and a generous snowdrift of powdered sugar. Each bite offers a delightful textural contrast – the satisfying crunch of the cereal enveloped in a velvety chocolate-peanut butter coating, all culminating in a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth finish. It’s the ultimate no-bake treat that’s ridiculously easy to make, yet impossible to stop eating, perfect for parties, movie nights, or just a sweet escape.

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