Puppy chow is Chex cereal coated in typically a peanut butter, butter, and chocolate mixture and then tossed in powdered sugar. This delectable sweet treat is perfect for holiday gifting, munching, and snacking! It is also known as reindeer chow or muddy buddies.

Why is it called puppy chow?

It is called puppy chow because the traditional version described above looks like dog food!

How to best store this recipe?

This recipe is best stored in an airtight container in the fridge. This keeps the chocolate hard and prevents it from melting. The truffles will keep for about 1 - 1 1/2 weeks!

Puppy Chow Chocolate Truffles

Description

Puppy Chow Truffles are the perfect sweet treat dessert recipe! Made with Chex cereal, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and semi sweet chocolate … these easy, no bake, bite-sized balls are crunchy, creamy, sweet, and delicious. Perfect for munching on and gifting during the holiday season!

Ingredients

Scale

Puppy Chow Mixture

4 cups rice Chex
1 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup powdered sugar

Coating

2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

First add the peanut butter and powdered sugar to a bowl. Heat in the microwave in 10 second intervals, stirring in between each one, until melted and smooth.
Next place the cereal in a large bowl. Crush it into small pieces, leaving some bigger pieces as well.
Pour the peanut butter mixture into the cereal. Combine. Place the mixture into the refrigerator to chill for about 30 minutes.
Next add the chocolate chips to a double boiler. Melt.
Remove the cereal mixture from the fridge. Roll the mixture into about 1 1/2 tbsp sized balls. You should be able to make about 18 truffles.
Coat the balls in the melted chocolate. Then place in the refrigerator for the chocolate coating to harden.
Next add the powdered sugar (1/2 cup) to a bowl. Once the chocolate has hardened, roll the truffles in the powdered sugar.
Enjoy!

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