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Puppy Chow (aka Chex Mix Muddy Buddies)

Puppy Chow (aka Chex Mix Muddy Buddies) is one of our favorite no-bake treats! The combination of peanut butter and chocolate covered Chex cereal that is then tossed in powdered sugar to coat every last piece is nearly irresistible!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Sweets & Treats
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 servings
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Heat chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in microwave uncovered on high in 20 second bursts, stirring between bursts, until melted. It usually takes around 60-90 seconds. Stir in vanilla.
    1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter, 1/4 cup salted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pour over the cereal in a large bowl and toss to coat. Be careful not to stir too vigorously and crush the cereal.
    9 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • Transfer to a large 2-gallon ziploc bag and add the powdered sugar. Seal bag and toss the chocolate coated cereal until it is all coated in powdered sugar.
    2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 5mg

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