Puppy Chow

Some call it puppy chow, others call it muddy buddies, but we all call it delicious. This sweet holiday treat is one of the most satisfying snacks—or food gifts—and one of the easiest, too. With only a handful of ingredients, this peanut butter-chocolate dessert comes together in under 20 minutes, making it the easiest dessert or party snack for your holiday dinner celebration, game day dessert, or party potluck. Plus, it's fully customizable: Turn this snack sweet, savory, or anything in-between with whatever mix-ins your heart desires. Beware—it's so snackable, you might just be covered with confectioners' sugar when you're done with this.

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup peanut butter
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
10 cups Rice Chex cereal
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Method

In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave chips, peanut butter, and butter on high 1 minute. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Continue to microwave in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Add vanilla and salt and stir until smooth.
Pour cereal into a large bowl, then pour chocolate mixture over cereal. Gently toss with wooden spoon until cereal is coated.
Transfer chocolate-coated cereal to a large resealable plastic bag, then add confectioners' sugar and shake to coat. Pour puppy chow onto a large baking sheet and let cool 10 minutes.