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Puppy Chow

Cultural Context

Puppy Chow, also known as Muddy Buddies, is a popular American snack made from Chex cereal coated in a sweet mixture of chocolate and peanut butter, then dusted with powdered sugar. It is often served at parties, holidays, and as a quick treat. The dish has gained popularity for its simplicity and delightful combination of flavors, making it a favorite among both children and adults.

AmericanUSdessert
15 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
3 cups Chex cereal
1 ½ cup extra Chex cereal (to be used as add-ons)
1 cup dark chocolate chips (or dark chocolate bark)
1 cup peanut butter
1 ¾ cups mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
1 ½ cup confectioners (powdered sugar)
Mini marshmallows
Mini Reese peanut butter cups (chopped)
Chocolate chips
Christmas M&M's

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in sugar, while sunflower seed butter is often cheaper.

1

In a microwaveable bowl melt dark chocolate and peanut butter for 30 seconds interval for 2-3 times stirring in between.

2

Once completely melted, add in vanilla extract and ¾ cup mini marshmallows and stir well.

3

DO NOT heat on high temperature once marshmallow is added. Stir in the marshmallows in microwave for 30 seconds to a minute on low temperature.

4

Have chex cereal mix ready in a large mixing bowl or a gallon sized zip lock bag. Pour the chocolate mix over the cereal. Stir or mix gently to coat.

5

Load these chocolate coated cereal in zip lock bag with powdered sugar and shake it well. Everything should be coated well with sugar.

6

Wait for the puppy chow to dry. Then mix in the add-ins: Miniature Reese peanut butter cups, mini marshmallows, naked Chex cereals, choco chips, Christmas M&M’s, pretzels, sprinkles, or any other add-ins of your choice.

7

Serve it immediately. Or store it in air tight container for up-to a week.

Cooking Techniques

meltingmixingcoating

Equipment Needed

microwavelarge mixing bowlgallon sized zip lock bag

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

peanutsgluten

Also Known As

Muddy BuddiesMonkey Munch

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