Easy Puppy Chow
A quick and budget-friendly sweet snack that's perfect for movie nights, parties, and care packages, featuring a delightful mix of crunchy rice cereal, melted chocolate, and peanut butter dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 9 cups rice cereal Plain rice squares recommended.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Semi-sweet works best.
- 1/2 cup peanut butter Smooth peanut butter distributes easier.
- 1/4 cup butter Adds silkiness and helps chocolate set.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances homemade taste.
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar For dusting, giving the iconic snowy finish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Measure out 9 cups of rice cereal into a large mixing bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and 1/4 cup of butter.
- Microwave the chocolate chip mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the rice cereal and gently fold until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar to the bag with the cereal, seal tightly, and shake vigorously until coated.
Setting
- Spread the puppy chow out on a baking sheet to cool and set for about 30 minutes.
- Once cooled, transfer the puppy chow to an airtight container for storage.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade puppy chow as a sweet treat!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If the powdered sugar is absorbed, toss with fresh powdered sugar. Avoid refrigerating to maintain crunch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11g
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