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Puppy Chow Recipe (Muddy Buddies) Recipe

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Puppy Chow, also known as Muddy Buddies, is a delicious and crunchy snack made by coating Rice Chex cereal with a rich peanut butter and chocolate mixture, then dusting it generously with powdered sugar. This sweet treat is perfect for parties, movie nights, or any time you want a quick and satisfying snack.

Ingredients

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Coating

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

Cereal

  • 6 cups Rice Chex Cereal (plus extra for adjusting coating as needed, up to 7 cups total)

Coating

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (plus extra for additional coating)

Instructions

  1. Melt the chocolate and peanut butter: Combine the semisweet chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl or a small saucepan on the stovetop. Heat gently, stirring frequently until smooth and fully combined.
  2. Coat the first half of cereal: Place 3 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl. Pour half of the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cereal and stir gently to coat evenly.
  3. Coat the second half of cereal: Add the remaining 3 cups of cereal to the bowl. Pour the remaining chocolate and peanut butter mixture on top. Stir until the cereal is thoroughly coated.
  4. Adjust coating if needed: If there is leftover melted chocolate/peanut butter pooling at the bottom of the bowl, add additional cereal ¼ cup at a time, up to a maximum of 7 cups total, stirring until all the coating is absorbed by the cereal.
  5. Cool the coated cereal: Let the coated cereal cool down slightly. For best results, place the bowl in the refrigerator or a cool outdoor spot until the mixture reaches room temperature but has not hardened.
  6. Add powdered sugar: Once cooled, add 1 cup of powdered sugar to the cereal and stir until the cereal is well coated.
  7. Chill to set: Refrigerate the coated cereal for 15 minutes to allow the coating to firm up.
  8. Additional coating: Add additional powdered sugar in ¼ cup increments until the cereal is coated to your liking, mixing well after each addition.
  9. Store properly: Transfer the puppy chow to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to several days to maintain crispness.

Notes

  • You can substitute dark chocolate for semisweet chocolate for a less sweet flavor.
  • If you prefer chunky peanut butter, this recipe will work as well but smooth peanut butter provides a more even coating.
  • Adjust the powdered sugar quantity to suit your sweetness preference.
  • Adding extra cereal helps to absorb all the melted coating without waste.
  • Store the treat in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy.

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