Puppy Chow, also known as Muddy Buddies, is a crunchy, sweet snack made with Chex cereal coated in melted chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. It's easy to make, impossible to stop eating, and perfect for parties, movie nights, holidays, and gift bags.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
No-bake recipe
Ready in minutes
Perfect party snack
Chocolate and peanut butter flavor
Great for gifting
Kid-friendly
Ingredients
9 cups Rice Chex cereal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Cereal
Place the Chex cereal in a very large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Melt The Chocolate Mixture
In a microwave-safe bowl combine:
Chocolate chips
Peanut butter
Butter
Microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 3: Coat The Cereal
Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal.
Gently stir until evenly coated.
Step 4: Add Powdered Sugar
Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag.
Add powdered sugar.
Seal and shake until fully coated.
Step 5: Cool
Spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Allow to cool completely.
Step 6: Serve
Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy.
Tips For The Best Puppy Chow
Stir gently to avoid crushing the cereal.
Let cool completely before storing.
Add mini peanut butter cups for extra flavor.
Store in airtight containers.
What To Serve With Puppy Chow
Chocolate Bark
Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Buckeye Balls
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Storage
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
More Chocolate Desserts You'll Love
Chocolate Bark
Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Buckeye Balls
Oreo Balls
Chocolate Fudge
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Final Thoughts
This Puppy Chow recipe is crunchy, sweet, chocolatey, and completely addictive. It's one of the easiest desserts to make for parties, holidays, and everyday snacking.