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S’mores Puppy Chow Recipe
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S’mores Puppy Chow Recipe

S’mores Puppy Chow is a sweet snack mix made from Chex cereal coated in a melted combination of dark chocolate, peanut butter, and mini marshmallows, then dusted with powdered sugar. The mixture captures the essence of classic s’mores with a crunchy yet chewy texture and a balance of chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallow flavors. It’s ideal for casual snacking and sharing.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 412 kcal
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Chex cereal + 1 ½ cup extra (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 sugar powdered sugar
Add-ons
  • mini marshmallows
  • peanut butter cups I used the normal Reese cups, chopped into half, mini Reese's brand
  • chocolate chips
  • M&M candies Christmas

Instructions

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  1. In a microwaveable bowl melt dark chocolate and peanut butter for 30 seconds interval for 2-3 times stirring in between.
  2. Pro-Tip: I prefer to use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips. It’s sugar loaded snack, so using dark chocolate cuts down the sweetness to a bit.
  3. Once completely melted, add in vanilla extract and ¾ cup mini marshmallows and stir well.
  4. Pro-Tip: 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. Marshmallows will thicken and turn chocolate mix hard if heated on high temperature.
  5. No need to completely melt the marshmallows. The heat of the microwaveable jar will begin to slightly melt, that sound be enough.
  6. 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.
  7. Pro-Tip: be gentle while stirring. You don’t want to break the cereal, don’t worry about clump together. Cereal should be completely coated in chocolate.
  8. Load these chocolate coated cereal in zip lock bag with powdered sugar and shake it well. Everything should be coated well with sugar.
  9. 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.
  10. Serve it immediately. Or store it in air tight container for up-to a week.

Notes

  • Use fresh mini marshmallows to ensure they melt properly and produce the ideal coating texture.
  • Handle the coated Chex cereal gently during mixing to prevent breaking the pieces.
  • The nutritional information varies depending on the brand of ingredients used.

Nutrition Information

Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 367mg (15%) Potassium 350mg (7%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 198IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412

% Daily Value*

Calories 412kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 367mg 15%
Potassium 350mg 7%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 198IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.