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Puppy Chow – the best part of classic muddy buddies is the pieces that clump together. This amped up version gives more chocolate & PB – the best part!
Puppy Chow, Muddy Buddies…whatever you call it, it is a classic Holiday treat. It is easy to make and the flavors are a classic. Just melt , mix, shake, and dump. You could easily have the kids work on this one for you, or at least help. And there is a decent chance you have all of the ingredients in the house already.
You can even mix up the flavors for the seasons. Like Red Velvet Puppy Chow for Valentine’s Day. Are you looking for something for St. Patrick’s Day? Well Grasshopper Muddy Buddies fit the bill. Or what about just a twist? Do you like candy? Try Milky Way Puppy Chow!
You know I can’t get enough peanut butter and chocolate, so it should come as no surprise to you that I have adapted this classic to have MORE! I always loved the pieces that got stuck together because they had so much peanut butter and chocolate between them. Well, now I make my own, and figured all the pieces should be like that 🙂
There are all sorts of different recipes out there for different version of this; candy cane, or lemon, or white chocolate etc. But I like a classic. If you have peanut allergies in your house Sun Butter would work great in this. Or maybe some Biscoff spread if you want to go crazy.
One of the best things about making puppy chow is how quickly it is ready. You can be snacking on these little treats in about 15 minutes time. The chocolate will take a little longer to set up, but I have been known to sneak bites as soon as the powdered sugar is one. Or even licking the spoon while cleaning up. You just can’t beat peanut butter and chocolate together!
Puppy Chow (Amped Up)
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz box Rice or Corn Chex
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter together. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir and heat for 20 second intervals until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour over chex cereal, mixing to coat.
- Using a 2 gallon zip top bag (or 2 batches in a 1 gallon size), toss together powdered sugar and chocolate coated cereal.
- Once well coated, pour onto a baking sheet or wax paper to set up.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is just what I need to nosh on whilst I’m glued to the computer for hours on end! 😀
I wish we got those Chex cereals in the UK. I haven’t seen anything similar with corn or rice, only wheat.
This would be something I’d love to munch on whilst watching Christmas TV in front of the fire with my family. 🙂 Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas! xoxo
I’d love a big bowl right now!
The stuck together pieces are my favorite too 🙂 I love the idea of using cookie butter in this!
even though puppy chows are a classic holiday treat, i have not still not gotten around to making them but they sure look tasty and cute!
I have always wanted to make these. I agree with you about peanut butter and chocolate…YUM! 🙂
I have never tried these but they sound great 🙂
I’ve never heard of these and would love to try them:)