Puppy Chow Recipe

The Best Puppy Chow Recipe (AKA: Muddy Buddies) ever! Only 4 ingredients (no butter) and a few minutes results in an irresistible dessert loaded with chocolate and peanut butter! The perfect sweet treat to feed a crowd!

Listen carefully, my Puppy Chow Recipe is not for the faint of heart. You will never find weak puppy chow in my kitchen. You know what I mean? The stuff that is so thinly coated with chocolate and peanut butter that the powdered sugar barely sticks to it? Not on my watch. I want clumps, and globs, and hunks, and chunks of chocolate-peanut buttery goodness.

Now the name of this treat can be controversial. Im a midwesterner (born and raised) so I call this treat “Puppy Chow.” It has other names too, like muddy buddies, monkey munch, etc., but no matter what you call it, its delicious.

puppy chow recipe

Puppy Chow Recipe (Muddy Buddies)

puppy chow recipe

The Best Puppy Chow Recipe (AKA: Muddy Buddies) EVER! Only 4 ingredients (no butter) and a few minutes results in an irresistible dessert loaded with chocolate and peanut butter! The perfect sweet treat to feed a crowd!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 15

Serving Size: 0.5 cup

Nutrition Facts: calories 230.6 kcal, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Sugar 1.3 g, servingSize 0.5 cup

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips*
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter**
  • 6-7 cups Rice Chex Cereal***
  • 1-2 cups powdered sugar

Instruction:

  1. Melt peanut butter and chocolate together, either on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  2. Next, add 3 cups of cereal to a large bowl. Pour 1 cup of your chocolate/peanut butter mixture over the cereal.
  3. Add 3 more cups of cereal to the bowl and then pour the rest of the chocolate/peanut butter mixture on top.
  4. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated. If there are pools of chocolate/peanut butter at the bottom of your bowl, add more cereal 1/4 cup at a time until all that deliciousness is coating your cereal. Remember we WANT clumps, so do NOT add too much cereal!
  5. Let the mixture cool slightly (I throw mine in the fridge or outside on my porch if it’s cold out). You do not want it to harden!
  6. Once your mixture is at or below room temperature, add 1 cup of powdered sugar. Mix until combined.
  7. Let cool for about 15 minutes.
  8. Add more powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time until your cereal is coated to your satisfaction.
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, if it lasts more than 0.3 seconds.

How to Make Puppy Chow

FAQ

What is puppy chow made of?

Puppy Chow Recipe. Chex cereal is coated in a mixture of butter, peanut butter, and chocolate — then tossed in powdered sugar — for the very best salty-sweet party snack.

What’s the difference between puppy chow and muddy buddies?

Puppy chow, also known as monkey munch, muddy buddies, muddy munch, reindeer chow, or doggy bag, is the name for a homemade candy made in the United States, primarily in midwestern states.

Is puppy chow a midwest thing?

Puppy Chow, also known as Muddy Buddies, is a popular snack in the Midwest that’s fun to make and eat all year long, but especially around the holidays. Something about clusters of chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar covered-Rice Chex looking like delectable little snow balls or something like that.

How long does puppy chow stay good for?

If you store the muddy buddies or puppy chow in a zip-lock bag or an airtight container, they will last about a week at room temperature or about two weeks in the fridge.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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