Whether it’s called muddy buddies or puppy chow, this peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar Chex mix is a must-have holiday snack!
What Do You Call This Chex Mix?
Muddy Buddies. Monkey Mix. Pfuppy Chow.
Whether you call it muddy buddies, monkey mix, or puppy chow, this classic peanut butter chocolate Chex mix is a must-have recipe! But why?
Chocolate + Peanut Butter + Powdered Sugar + Chex Cereal = HEAVEN.
Equipment Needed for Puppy Chow
- large mixing bowl
- 1 quart microwavable bowl
- 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag
- airtight food container
- waxed paper
Ingredients Needed for Muddy Buddies
Chex Cereal: Light, crunchy, and bite-sized—Chex is the perfect base. It gives every handful that irresistible crunch we all love.
Semisweet Chocolate Chips: These melt down into a rich, silky chocolate coating that wraps around the cereal and makes everything taste extra cozy and sweet.
Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter brings that nutty, salty-sweet balance that makes this mix so addictive. It blends beautifully with the chocolate.
Butter or Margarine: A little butter helps everything melt together smoothly, giving the mixture a velvety texture that coats the cereal just right.
Vanilla Extract: Just a splash of vanilla adds warmth and a hint of sweetness that ties all the flavors together.
Powdered Sugar: And finally, powdered sugar gives the whole batch that classic snowy finish—sweet, soft, and impossible to stop snacking on.
or an air-tight container to retain freshness.
☞ also check out our Sugar Cookie Chex Mix and White Chocolate Cranberry Chex Mix
Get the Puppy Chow Recipe
Muddy Buddy “Puppy Chow” Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal any variety
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
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Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
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In 1-quart microwavable bowl, stir together chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
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Add powdered sugar. Seal ziploc bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
STOVE TOP DIRECTIONS:
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Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
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In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into a 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
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Add powdered sugar. Seal ziploc bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
Nutrition
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