My Favorite 10-minute Snack
I must have made this puppy chow recipe over 100 times when I was pregnant with Luke. Super easy (ready in literally ten minutes), just a couple of ingredients, no oven or stovetop or any fuss, and incredibly satisfying for even your most intense chocolate/peanut butter cravings.
It beats even my rice krispie treats and buckeyes in terms of ease and minimal ingredients. It’s perfect if you’re a procrastinator like I am and need a last minute snack for a party or potluck (Hah, remember the pre-2020 days of parties and potlucks?).
I was first introduced to this Puppy Chow recipe (AKA “Muddy Buddies”) when I worked at Arby’s during college and a coworker brought it in around the holidays (thanks, Steph!). Chocolate & peanut butter and easy to grab a handful of every time I walked into the back, what’s not to love (except maybe the powdered sugar handprints on my black pants).
What You Need
Minimal ingredients, maximum taste. This recipe uses only 6 ingredients: This list is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post! TIP: Any time you melt chocolate (as you’ll be doing here) it is important to do it slowly to avoid the chance of it seizing. Heat in 30-second increments and stir well in-between.
How to Make It
Use a spatula and a gentle hand once you add your powdered sugar so you don’t crush the cereal into small pieces. Don’t be afraid to add more sugar as needed, either! Any excess will sink to the bottom of your mixing bowl. TIP: Quickly and easily coat your cereal by placing it in a large, clean paper bag and add your sugar. Fold the bag closed and then shake shake shake it until all of the cereal is coated with sugar!
More Recipes You Might Like
S’mores Cereal Bars (another easy favorite of mine!)Caramel PopcornPeanut Butter BlossomsCandied Pecans
Enjoy! Let’s bake together! Make sure to check out the how-to VIDEO in the recipe card! Originally published December 12th 2018.
