Easy Puppy Chow
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5
Easy Puppy Chow
Description
This recipe uses Rice Chex cereal as the base, coated evenly with a smooth chocolate-peanut butter mixture made by melting peanut butter, chocolate chips, butter, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. The hot mixture is stirred into the cereal while warm to thoroughly coat each piece. Afterwards, powdered sugar is added and the cereal is tossed to create a sweet outer layer that adds crunch and sweetness.
The mix is then spread out to cool and dry, ensuring a non-sticky finish that retains a crispy texture. This snack combines creamy and crunchy elements with a balanced sweetness that works well for casual snacking or serving at gatherings.
Heating chocolate requires care to avoid burning or seizing; if chocolate seizes, a drop or two of canola oil and brief reheating can restore smoothness. The finished Puppy Chow can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container and is best consumed within five days.
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 cup chocolate chips milk or semi-sweet
- 4 tablespoon butter unsalted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 9 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a medium, microwave safe bowl, melt the peanut butter, chocolate chips, butter, vanilla and salt in the microwave at high power for 30 seconds. Stir and heat in increments of 20 seconds stirring in between each until smooth.
- Place the cereal in a large bowl and pour melted chocolate over. Stir to coat.
- Add the powdered sugar to the cereal mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the cereal on a baking sheet in an even layer and allow to dry for 30 minutes.
- Serve in a large bowl or transfer to an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
Notes
- Heat the chocolate mixture carefully to prevent burning or seizing.
- If chocolate seizes, add a small amount of canola oil and briefly reheat while stirring until smooth.
- Store Puppy Chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 339mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 7.1mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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