How do you store puppy chow?

This can be stored on the counter, in the fridge, or in the freezer - just make sure it's stored in an airtight container or bag. I'm partial to keeping it in the freezer! SO GOOD.

How long does this last?

At room temp in a tightly sealed bag, it should last for up to a week (if you haven't already eaten it all). In the freezer, this can last for a few months.

I'm allergic to peanuts! With this work with something other than peanut butter?

Absolutely! This also works well with Sun Butter or almond butter.

Is the paper bag necessary?

Plastic/Ziplock bags would work as well, but you'll have to do it in several small batches.

Can you use unsalted butter instead of salted?

Yes, just increase the salt by about 1/4 teaspoon.

Can you use Corn Chex cereal instead?

Yes, Corn Chex will work as well in this recipe - I just prefer the Rice Chex flavor!

Extra Good Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies) Recipe

Description

Beautiful, chunky clusters of puppy chow with extra chocolate and peanut butter, and a coating of powdered sugar! Midwest summer bliss.

Ingredients

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12-oz. box of rice Chex cereal (about 10 cups)
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup salted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
pinch of salt
2 cups powdered sugar (more as needed / desired)

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Instructions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter at 30 second intervals until smooth and melted.
Stir in the vanilla and salt.
Pour chocolate over cereal – this recipe makes a very large batch so I do this in two big bowls.
Use a wooden spoon to gently mix the cereal with the chocolate, being careful not to break the cereal.
Place the chocolate coated cereal in the bag and add the powdered sugar over the top (yes, just dump it right in). Shake the bag gently to coat all the pieces with powdered sugar – personally I like to go for a wet/dry hybrid approach for optimal clustering, rather than an each-piece-individually-coated-and-dry approach.
Transfer to a couple of baking sheets, or just lay it out on parchment paper to cool and set. Store this in the freezer for the best clustering and most satisfying crunch!

Notes

If the paper bag is weirding you out, that’s fine – just use a couple plastic Ziplock bags instead. (They are smaller so you’ll need to work in several small batches.)

Okay, I know that logically it makes more sense to put the powdered sugar in the bag first; however, I find that I get better clustering when I put the sugar on top of the cereal and shake to coat it that way.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Keywords: puppy chow, muddy buddies, chocolate dessert, peanut butter dessert, chex mix