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A bowl of delicious Puppy Chow coated in powdered sugar, ready to eat.

Best way to grow your own Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)

This recipe provides a simple and delicious method for making homemade Puppy Chow, also known as Muddy Buddies. It's a perfect snack for parties or a sweet treat any time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 9 cups Chex cereal
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup Peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups Powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Large resealable bag
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Measure Chex cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter together, stirring until smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture.
  4. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until all cereal is evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the coated cereal to a large resealable bag, add powdered sugar, and shake until thoroughly coated.
  6. Spread the Puppy Chow on parchment paper to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the chocolate mixture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.