Puppy Chow Chocolate Peanut Butter (Printer-friendly)

Sweet, crunchy chocolate peanut butter snack mix that's quick to make and ideal for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 9 cups rice Chex cereal or similar crisp rice cereal

→ Coating

02 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Finishing

06 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

# Directions:

01 - Place the rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth, approximately 1 to 1.5 minutes.
03 - Stir pure vanilla extract into the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture until evenly blended.
04 - Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Using a spatula, gently fold until all pieces are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag or container with a secure lid.
06 - Add powdered sugar to the bag or container, seal, and shake vigorously until every piece is coated with sugar and no wet spots remain.
07 - Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool and dry for at least 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses just six ingredients most are probably in your pantry right now
  • Ready in fifteen minutes from start to finish
  • No oven or stove needed just a microwave and bowls
  • Kid-friendly snack perfect for little hands and big parties
  • Versatile for mix-ins and fun additions any time of year
02 -
  • Vegetarian and crowd-friendly
  • Great make-ahead treat stays fresh for days
03 -
  • Be gentle when folding the chocolate mixture through the cereal so the pieces remain whole and crispy
  • Letting the mix cool before enjoying is key it keeps each nugget perfectly coated and easy to handle
  • Switch up the base try corn Chex or square pretzels for unique textures I once used peanut butter chips instead of semisweet chocolate for a twist and it was a huge hit with peanut butter lovers
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