Puppy chow, muddy buddies, monkey munch. Whatever you call it, it is bound to be a hit. A sweet snack mix made with chex cereal, chocolate and peanut butter. And… if you’re me, a few extra sweet surprises in the form of candy coated chocolates.
This is by no means a secret family recipe. One year, I prepared it from the back of a Chex cereal box, and my aunt got hooked on it. Now, I’m contractually obligated to make it every Christmas for her. Only minor inconvenience of that is the fact she now lives across the country. So? I ship a gallon of this stuff to her in the south every year along with her yearly dose of canned Hatch green chile peppers.
Puppy Chow
Chocolate and peanut butter coated cereal thoroughly doused in powdered sugar.
Equipment
- Extra large mixing bowl
- sturdy spatula or wooden spoon
- 1 qt Microwave safe bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- 2-3 gallon bags
Ingredients
- 1 box Chex cereal 9-10 cups
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1-1/4 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Pour cereal into the large bowl, set aside.
- In a quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter uncovered in 30 second increments until it can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour Mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
- Pour a quarter of the powdered sugar into each gallon bag. Transfer coated cereal equally into each bag. Pour rest between each bag.
- Seal bags and shake until well coated. Open bags and leave to dry out for 24-48 hours.
Notes
I like rice or chocolate chex.
For added flare, I like to add a bag of plain m&ms and a bag of flavored.
