Puppy Chow
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4.4
Puppy Chow
Description
The Puppy Chow recipe blends semisweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and salted butter melted together to form a glossy coating that sticks to rice Chex cereal. Adding vanilla extract enhances the flavor. Once coated, the cereal is tossed in powdered sugar inside a sealed bag to ensure an even, sweet dusting. The final Puppy Chow has a crunchy texture with a slightly powdery exterior and rich nutty chocolate taste.
This no-bake snack is quick to prepare and ideal for sharing at casual gatherings. It can be spread out to cool on parchment paper and eaten once the coating sets. The recipe offers a balance of sweet and salty notes from the peanut butter and salted butter combination.
The Puppy Chow can be stored in airtight containers for up to two weeks, and if the environment is warm, refrigeration helps keep the coating firm. Its portability and shelf life make it convenient for snacking or packing in lunch boxes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1/4 cup butter salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir. Put the bowl back into the microwave and heat for an additional 30 seconds or until mixture is smooth when stirred. Add the vanilla extract and stir again.
- Pour the cereal in a large mixing bowl. Add the chocolate peanut butter mixture and gently stir until cereal is evenly coated. Pour the coated cereal into a large Ziploc bag. Add the powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake until the cereal is well coated. Spread on parchment paper or waxed paper. Let sit until cool and chocolate is set.
- Store the puppy chow in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. If it is warm in your kitchen, store the puppy chow in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 415IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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