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Puppy Chow (AKA Muddy Buddies)

Overhead view of bowls of Puppy Chow (AKA Muddy Buddies)
What's better than a quick & easy snack that involves cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, and lots of fun mix-ins? Puppy Chow is a family party food favorite!
Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - Ashley Covelli
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12-ounce box crispy rice cereal squares
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Mix-ins (optional):
  • M&Ms
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Pretzel sticks
  • Peanuts
  • Chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Pour cereal into a large bowl.
  2. Place chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each increment, until fully melted, about 2 minutes total.
  3. Stir in vanilla and salt. Pour melted chocolate mixture over cereal and stir gently until well coated.
  4. Pour powdered sugar in a gallon sized zip-top bag, add coated cereal, and seal. Shake bag until the cereal is well coated.
  5. Add mix-ins, if desired, and serve.

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Notes

Recipe adapted from Allrecipes
Store leftovers in an airtight container.
You can melt the chocolate and peanut butter on the stovetop, if desired.
Nutrition information doesn't include mix-ins.

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