Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chocolate Chips (semi‑sweet; can substitute milk, white, or dark chocolate chips)
• unspecified unspecified Butter (softened, cut into cubes; helps the chocolate melt smoothly)
• unspecified unspecified Vanilla Extract (optional, adds depth of flavor)
• unspecified unspecified Peanut Butter (smooth or crunchy; can substitute almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or cookie butter)
• 9 cups Corn Chex Cereal (or any Chex variety; provides the crunchy base)
• 2 cups Powdered Sugar (divided into two zip‑lock bags for easy shaking)

Instructions

1. Gather Ingredients and Equipment

   Measure out 1 cup chocolate chips, 9 cups Corn Chex, and 2 cups powdered sugar. Have butter, vanilla, and peanut butter ready, along with a microwave‑safe bowl, spatula, large mixing bowl, zip‑lock bags, and a bag holder.

   Time: PT2M

2. Melt Chocolate Mixture

   Place chocolate chips, butter, vanilla, and peanut butter in the microwave‑safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir vigorously, then repeat in 30‑second intervals until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.

   Time: PT2M

3. Coat the Chex Cereal

   Transfer the 9 cups of Corn Chex into the large mixing bowl. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold with a spatula until every piece is evenly coated.

   Time: PT2M

4. Add Powdered Sugar and Toss

   Divide the 2 cups powdered sugar into two zip‑lock bags (1 cup each). Add the chocolate‑coated cereal to the bags, seal leaving a small amount of air inside, and shake vigorously until the cereal is fully coated with powdered sugar.

   Time: PT3M

5. Serve or Store

   Transfer the finished Puppy Chow to a pretty serving bowl or another zip‑lock bag for storage. Store in an airtight container.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

9 g

Fiber

1 g