Puppy Chow – 4 Ingredient Recipe

Puppy Chow (additionally referred to as Muddy Buddies) is certainly one of my favourite holiday recipes. This recipe is made utilizing solely 4 components and it takes lower than ten minutes to make. Try this beloved deal with. All you want is Chex cereal, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips (or peanut butter) and powdered sugar.
Did you develop up calling this recipe Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies? I believe it might be a regional factor. I grew up saying Puppy Chow in Missouri.
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Puppy Chow Ingredients
- Chex Cereal You can use rice Chex cereal or corn Chex- we sometimes use corn.
- Chocolate chips we sometimes use milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Peanut Butter Chips or peanut butter
- Powdered sugar additionally referred to as confectioner’s sugar
You can completely use creamy peanut butter as an alternative of peanut butter baking chips, however I have a tendency to make use of chips as I normally have them readily available (we bake so much at our home).

How to make Puppy Chow
In a massive bowl, add the cereal. Set apart.
In a medium measurement bowl, add the chocolate chips and peanut butter chips (or peanut butter). Use a microwave-safe bowl to soften in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, till the chocolate peanut butter combination is melted. You may do that over low warmth on the range prime.
Pour the melted chocolate combination over the cereal and stir to mix. You wish to get all of the items coated in chocolate.
Pour the cereal combine into a big paper bag (like a paper grocery bag) and add the powdered sugar. Close, and shake so every little thing will get dusted in sugar.

I like to make use of the corn Chex cereal, however you need to use the rice type or wheat and even combine them.

Why use a paper bag? Most recipes will inform you to combine this in a big (gallon measurement) ziplock bag, however for this recipe you will want at the very least two of these luggage (or finished in two batches), so I wish to reuse a paper grocery bag as an alternative. Just be sure in case you are reusing one thing that it’s clear and freed from particles.
This is a recipe I usually make with youngsters and the large, brown grocery bag works higher for them as nicely. It’s simply enjoyable!

Tips & Additions
- Add Candy I really like including Buncha Crunch any time of yr.
- Christmas or Seasonal Variation M&Ms are additionally an excellent addition and you should buy seasonal colours, like pastels in Spring or purple and inexperienced for Christmas.
- Autumn Variation Reese’s items is at all times an excellent addition however the colours are additionally nice for autumn.I really like including sweet corn to this pet chow recipe proper round Halloween.
- Add Salt Flaky sea salt might be added similtaneously the powdered sugar so as to add a little bit depth of taste. I really like the mix of chocolate and salt! My favourite flaky sea salt for this in addition to to prime cookies (amongst different issues) is Maldon Sea Salt Flakes.
- How to Freeze You may freeze a batch of pet chow after making and retailer it. It is freezer-safe for at the very least 2 months.
- Where to Serve This is a superb recipe for bringing to a celebration, film evening or vacation gathering. It additionally makes an excellent reward concept for buddies and neighbors.
- Alternative Ingredients Some recipes name for a little bit of vanilla extract or unsalted butter. You can also substitute peanut butter for almond butter or another sort of nut butter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Muddy Buddies made from?
Chex cereal (corn or rice), chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and powdered sugar.
What is the distinction between Puppy Chow and Muddy Buddies?
This deal with is named Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies relying on the area. There is not any distinction between the 2 recipes, it is only one recipe that goes by two names. It can be typically referred to as Muddy Munch, Reindeer Chow or Puppy Food.
How lengthy does Puppy Chow final?
Storing in an hermetic container this recipe lasts at room temperature for about one week.

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Ingredients
- 12 ounces Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 6 oz.
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
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In a really massive bowl, add the cereal.
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In a medium measurement bowl, add the chocolate chips and peanut butter chips (or peanut butter).
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Melt within the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, till melted.
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Pour the melted chocolate combination over the cereal and stir to mix. You wish to get all of the items coated in chocolate.
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Pour the cereal combine into a big paper bag (like a grocery bag) and add the powdered sugar and chocolate candies.
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Close, and shake so every little thing will get dusted in sugar.
Notes
You can use almond butter or sunflower seed butter as an alternative of peanut butter when you desire.
If you don’t wish to soften the chips within the microwave you may do that over low warmth on the range prime.
