Puppy Chow Recipe (Mint and Traditional)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
cooling time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 359 kcal
Puppy Chow is a chocolate-y treat that's sure to please! This easy puppy chow recipe includes an original version AND a mint chocolate puppy chow version. Find out how to make puppy chow for a simple yet delicious holiday treat!
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10 cups Crispix Cereal 290 grams 1 cup milk chocolate chips 170 grams, Ghirardelli recommended 1 cup Andes Creme de Menthe Baking Chips 170 grams, for mint puppy chow! (SEE NOTE) ½ cup creamy peanut butter 135 grams, Jif recommended 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 113 grams (1 stick) ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 grams 3-4 cups powdered sugar 339-452 grams (SEE NOTE)
Place the cereal in a large bowl and set aside.
10 cups Crispix Cereal
Melt the chocolate chips, Andes Mint Chips (if making mint puppy chow), peanut butter, and butter in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat.
1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1 cup Andes Creme de Menthe Baking Chips, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
Add the vanilla and stir.
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and stir gently until well coated.
Place half of the powdered sugar in a large plastic container which has a lid.
3-4 cups powdered sugar
Place all of the chocolate-coated cereal in the container.
Cover with the other half of the powdered sugar and seal tightly.
Shake gently (upside up and down) until the cereal has been evenly coated with powdered sugar.
Spread onto waxed paper to cool and dry completely.
NOTE: To make regular puppy chow, simply omit the Andes mint chips and use an equal amount of regular chocolate chips in their place.
NOTE: You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar to your tastes
Storage: Store puppy chow at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Calories: 359 kcal | Carbohydrates: 57 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 14 mg | Sodium: 214 mg | Potassium: 153 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 33 g | Vitamin A: 470 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 85 mg | Iron: 10 mg