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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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Puppy Chow Recipe (Mint and Traditional)

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
cooling time20 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 10mg