Made with just 4 simple ingredients, this Best Puppy Chow recipe is an easy no-bake treat that’s always a hit. My kids love it so much that I usually have to make a double or even quadruple batch because it disappears so quickly.
The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate shines in every bite, making this sweet snack completely irresistible.
This Puppy Chow recipe comes from Shelia, our family friend dessert queen. I’ve shared several of her recipes on the blog over the years, and so many of my favorite memories involve enjoying her sweet treats at the pool, family gatherings, or around her kitchen table. While Shelia is no longer with us, her recipes and the memories that come with them, live on.
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It’s crazy, I am just now getting around to share a recipe we make on repeat in our home and given the fact I have over 7 “muddy buddy” and puppy chow recipes on my blog. Now, this recipe is tried and true, we’ve tried versions made with butter, vanilla extract, milk chocolate, and other additions, but the ratios just never seemed quite right.
What makes this recipe our favorite is the perfect balance of chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. We especially love Puppy Chow with an extra-generous coating of powdered sugar, and this recipe delivers just that. The result is a sweet, crunchy treat that’s perfectly coated in every bite and always disappears fast.
puppy Chow vs Muddy Buddies
Shelia was from Iowa, so not surprised she called this recipe Puppy Chow, as that is what this treat is call specifically in the midwest.
It wasn’t until General Mills started making this a packaged treat that it was called Muddy Buddies. Whether you call it Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies, this classic chocolate peanut butter snack mix is always a crowd favorite.
Variet of Puppy Chow Recipes
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The Best Puppy Chow Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt the peanut butter and chocolate together in the microwave, about 1 minute.
- Place the powdered sugar in a large paper bag (double-bagged for extra durability) or a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until all the cereal is evenly coated.
- If using a paper bag, transfer the coated cereal to the bag, fold the top over twice to seal, and shake until every piece is covered in powdered sugar.
- If using a mixing bowl, add the coated cereal to the bowl and toss or gently stir until fully coated with powdered sugar.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
