Puppychow
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Puppychow, also known as muddy buddies, this classic Midwestern dessert is my go-to no-bake treat for bake sales, parties, and food gifts. If you like peanut butter cups, you'll love this easy dessert recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) box rice chex cereal about 11 cups
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (10 ounces)
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter such as Skippy or Jif
- 6 tablespoons butter cut into 6 pieces (3/4 stick)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more, to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar divided
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, add cereal and set aside.
- In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate, peanut butter, butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir, then continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until almost melted, about 45 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir until smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Taste and add more salt to taste.
- Gently pour chocolate mixture over the cereal. Toss until all the cereal is evenly coated. Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, tossing the mixture each time. Add the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar and toss, ensuring cereal is evenly coated.
- Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Allow to cool, about 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Rice Chex: Feel free to substitute with any type of similarly-textured cereal, such as Corn Chex, Chocolate Chex, Honey Nut Chex, Peanut Butter Chex, or Crispix.
- Semisweet chocolate chips: Opt for these instead of milk chocolate. The darker chocolate balances out the sweet powdered sugar nicely (I find milk chocolate to be too sweet here).
- Yield: This recipe makes 14 cups of Puppy Chow, which makes about 28 servings, 1/2 cup each.
- Storage: Store this dessert in an airtight container for up to 1 week (an empty ice cream pail works well).
- Make ahead: While it's safe to eat for 7 days, Puppy Chow tastes best within 1 to 2 days of making it.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5 cup
Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
169mg
(7%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
305IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 28servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cup | |
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 169mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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