Puppy Chow (also known as Muddy Buddies) is a popular party snack from the Midwest. It's made with Chex cereal, peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar! Super easy to make and great for sharing with a crowd any time of the year.
Looking for more potluck desserts? Try my Ambrosia Salad or Watergate Salad next!
About This Recipe
I know my dog would love these, but chocolate means he's out of luck. These really do look like tiny bits of dog kibble. Every time I reach for the bag, I can see his ears perk up like he's getting a treat. Too bad for him, these are for humans, and I promise you, you're going to love them!
If you're not from the Midwest, then yes, this recipe (the name, especially) might sound completely ludicrous, but I'm telling you it is a real thing. I like to think of it as a dessert version of Trailmix. It's one of my favorite recipes for sharing with a crowd, bringing on trips, or whenever. You can easily eat a handful without knowing, so be careful because they are addictive.
Puppy Chow is typically served at room temperature, but it is my opinion that it tastes best cold. I store mine directly in the freezer and bring it out just before serving. They have a bit more crunch, and the texture of cold chocolate is just amazing... especially in the summer. The Puppy Chow tends to clump together, so I gently smash the bag on the counter to break it into clusters.
Key Ingredients
Chex cereal: You can use either rice Chex or corn Chex.
Peanut butter: I recommend a smooth, processed peanut butter like Skippy or Jif because they melt more easily.
Chocolate chips: I personally love using dark chocolate in dessert recipes because the bitterness plays well with the sweetness.
Powdered sugar: This is absolutely required for the recipe.
Instructions
STEP 1: Melt the chocolate in a large pot over low heat, stirring constantly. (You can also do this in a microwave in short 30-second intervals)
STEP 2: Stir in peanut butter until smooth.
STEP 3: Remove from heat and gently fold in the cereal until coated. Avoid being too rough, otherwise the cereal is going to get crushed.
STEP 4: Pour the cereal into a large Ziplock bag. Add the powdered sugar, and shake to coat. You may need to add a tiny bit more powdered sugar to get every piece coated.
STEP 5: Store at room temperature, in the fridge, or even in the freezer for a cold snack.
📋 Recipe
Puppy Chow
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 8 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a large pot over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- Remove from heat and gently fold in the cereal until coated.
- Pour the cereal into a large Ziplock bag. Add the powdered sugar, and shake to coat. You may need to add a tiny bit more powdered sugar to get every piece coated.
- Store at room temperature, in the fridge, or even in the freezer for a cold snack.
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