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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 is for the popular snack known as Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies, a delicious and easy-to-make treat. It involves coating cereal in a chocolate-peanut butter mixture and then tossing it in powdered sugar for a delightful, mess-free dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 9 cups rice cereal squares
  • 1 cup semisweet 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 resealable plastic bag
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Measure the cereal into a large bowl and set it aside.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter together, stirring until smooth.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the coated cereal to a large resealable plastic bag, add the powdered sugar, and shake until the cereal is thoroughly coated.
  6. Spread the puppy chow onto a baking sheet to cool and set, then store in an airtight container.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the chocolate mixture. Try different types of cereal or nut butters for variations. This recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.