A slumber party, road trip, everyday snack classic – puppy chow chex (pun intended) all the boxes of a good-time treat!

Overflowing bowl of puppy chow, spilling out onto the counter.

Puppy Chow Recipe

Puppy chow (also affectionately known as muddy buddies, depending on where you live), is a delicious peanut buttery, chocolatey, crunchy sweet treat! Sure to please any crowd, you’re going to love this simple, easy, and totally addictive dessert.

I’m going to be totally honest with you. If you make this recipe for puppy chow, be prepared to crave it all the time. This is the type of treat that keeps you coming back for more. Like, you’ll be finding excuses to walk past your kitchen so you can sneak a handful all day long.

Aerial view of a large serving bowl and a small, single serving bowl of muddy buddies. the puppy chow is spilling out onto the counter.

Ingredients in Puppy Chow Chex Mix

Rice chex cereal – I know some people like to use Cheerios in this. I am not one of those people – I recommend sticking to chex!
Powdered sugar
milk chocolate chips – You can use your favorite chocolate chips here.
Creamy peanut butter
Butter – I always use salted butter!

Close up of puppy chow that has fallen out of a bowl on to the counter.

How to Make Puppy Chow

Measure out the Chex cereal into a large bowl. Set aside.
Measure out the powdered sugar into a large gallon sized zip top bag. Set aside.
In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Microwave for a total of 1 minute, stirring at the 30 second mark. Stir until smooth.
Pour the chocolate mixture into the bowl with the cereal. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
Add the covered cereal to the baggie with the powdered sugar. Zip the top tightly and shake until the cereal is completely covered with the powdered sugar.
Pour the cereal onto a large cookie sheet to dry.
Enjoy! This will stay fresh in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Aerial view of an overflowing bowl of puppy chow, spilling out onto a striped towel and the counter.

How should I store leftover puppy chow?

This treat will stay fresh in an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days!

Can I make puppy chow in advance?

You sure can! That’s what makes this treat so perfect. It’s quick to make, easy to transport and stays fresh for a few days.

Puppy chow overflowing from a bowl onto the counter.

Other treats you’ll love

Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Pizookie Recipe
Oreo Cookies Ritz Crackers

Puppy Chow

A slumber party, road trip, everyday snack classic – puppy chow chex (pun intended) all the boxes of a good-time treat!

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Prep Time: 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 288kcal

Ingredients

6 cups rice chex cereal
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp butter

Instructions

Measure out the Chex cereal into a large bowl. Set aside.
Measure out the powdered sugar into a large gallon sized zip top bag. Set aside.
In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Microwave for a total of 1 minute, stirring at the 30 second mark. Stir until smooth.
Pour the chocolate mixture into the bowl with the cereal. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
Add the covered cereal to the baggie with the powdered sugar. Zip the top tightly and shake until the cereal is completely covered with the powdered sugar.
Pour the cereal onto a large cookie sheet to dry.Will stay fresh in an air tight container for 3-4 days.

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