If this is your first time making Puppy Chow, then you’re in for a treat. It’s a sweet, crunchy, chocolate, and peanut buttery snack mix that’s not to be confused with dog food, despite the name! This Puppy Chow recipe has been a favorite of mine since my childhood. My Grandma used to make this along with a batch of Grandma’s Candy Popcorn at Christmas and it brings back so many memories! It’s an easy no-bake treat is a crowd-pleaser at game nights, family gatherings, or casual get-togethers, with a sweet and slightly salty flavor that makes it hard to stop going in for more. Pack your Puppy Chow into snack-sized ziplock bags for an easy and delicious midday snack, whether you’re at work, school, or on the go! Try some of my other delicious sharing desserts and snacks, like my Skillet Cookie, Cinnamon Roll Bites, Caramel Popcorn, Oreo Balls, Popcorn Balls, and these Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Candies!
Ingredients Needed:
Box of Chex Cereal: for the base of our snack mix, giving it a satisfying crunch. Chopped Chocolate: melted chocolate forms the delicious coating for the cereal. You can opt for semisweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips — I love using dark chocolate because it balances out the sweetness! Creamy Peanut Butter: to add the creamy texture and rich peanut butter flavor to the mix. Salted Butter: melt butter with the chocolate and peanut butter for a smoother mixture. Unsalted butter can also be used with a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors. Salt: balances out the sweetness of the chocolate and sugar. Powdered Sugar: to coat the chocolate-coated cereal, helping it to not stick together and giving it an extra sweet finish.
How to Make Puppy Chow Chex Mix
This recipe is quick and easy to make. It’s so convenient for a last-minute movie night snack! Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.
Tips and Notes
Stir the mixture gently. Stir gently when coating the cereal in the melted chocolate mixture to avoid breaking the cereal apart. It needs to be stirred thoroughly enough to ensure the cereal is evenly coated, though. Use a large bowl. Use a very large bowl (possibly larger than you think you may need) when mixing the Puppy Chow to give you plenty of space to stir without spilling it. Set it on a tray. Spread the mixture out onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper to allow it to cool and set without clumping together if you prefer.
Puppy Chow Variations
Use a different chocolate. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or white chocolate chips can be used according to your preference. Try a different kind of cereal. You can use Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, Cinnamon Chex, or even Chocolate Chex according to your preference. Crispix cereal is a good substitute too. Add in some extras. You can add candy or some of your other favorite snacks to Puppy Chow to make it into a Puppy Chow Snack Mix! Try mini marshmallows, chopped Peanut Butter Cups, peanut butter chips, Hershey’s Kisses, chocolate chips, mini salted pretzels, honey-roasted peanuts, M&Ms, or Reese’s Pieces for more flavor and texture.
Serving Suggestions
Puppy Chow is a festive treat that’s perfect for the holiday season. Add in some red and green M&Ms and serve it in decorative bowls during parties, or pack it into small gift bags as a delightful homemade gift! For a dessert twist, try serving Puppy Chow with a side of milk or sprinkled over my No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream for an extra indulgent treat. Make my Dessert Charcuterie Board and serve it with a bowl of Puppy Chow for extra sweetness!
More Amazing Dessert Recipes To Try
Grandma’s Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Simple Cream Cheese Mints
No Bake Mint Chocolate Cheesecake
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