Description
This delightful Extra Good Puppy Chow recipe is a classic favorite for parties and gatherings. Made with a mix of rice Chex cereal coated in a blend of chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar, this sweet and crunchy snack is a crowd-pleaser. Customize it with your favorite mix-ins like mini peanut butter cups, pretzel pieces, or colorful candies for a fun twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 9 cups rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Optional Mix-Ins:
- Mini peanut butter cups
- Pretzel pieces
- M&Ms
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Add Flavor: Stir in vanilla extract.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour chocolate mixture over cereal, stirring to coat evenly.
- Coat with Sugar: Transfer coated cereal to a bag with powdered sugar, seal, and shake to coat.
- Cool and Add Mix-Ins: Spread mixture on a baking sheet to cool. Add optional mix-ins if desired.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Great for holidays and party snack mixes—customize with themed candies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
