Extra Good Puppy Chow Recipe
This Extra Good Puppy Chow recipe is a delightful sweet snack made by coating crispy rice Chex cereal with a rich blend of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, then dusted with powdered sugar for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Known for its irresistible crunch and sweet, nutty taste, it’s ideal for parties, snacking, or gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cereal
- 12-oz. box of rice Chex cereal (about 10 cups)
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Coating
- 2 cups powdered sugar (more as needed or desired)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, and salted butter. Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the melted chocolate mixture to enhance the flavor complexity.
- Combine with Cereal: Pour the chocolate mixture over the rice Chex cereal. Since this recipe yields a large batch, divide the cereal into two big bowls for easier mixing.
- Mix Gently: Using a wooden spoon, gently fold and mix the cereal with the chocolate coating, taking care not to break the delicate cereal pieces.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal into a large resealable bag. Add the powdered sugar directly into the bag, then gently shake it to coat the cereal. Shake until you achieve a wet/dry hybrid coating for optimal clustering and crunch.
- Cool and Set: Spread the coated cereal out on a couple of baking sheets or parchment paper to cool and set. For the best texture and maximum clustering, store the puppy chow in the freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use a wooden spoon to avoid breaking the cereal pieces during mixing.
- The wet/dry hybrid powdered sugar coating helps create satisfying clusters rather than uniformly dry-coated pieces.
- Storing the puppy chow in the freezer enhances the crunch and helps the clusters firm up.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of powdered sugar according to your desired sweetness and texture.
- You can use natural or creamy peanut butter based on preference, but creamy yields a smoother coating.
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