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Best Puppy Chow Recipe (aka Muddy Buddies)

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Whether you call it puppy chow or muddy buddies, I promise you, this is the best recipe! Why? More chocolate, more peanut butter, and more powdered sugar! This childhood classic snack mix just got better. 🙂 

Bowl of puppy chow

With only six ingredients, puppy chow (muddy buddies) is extremely quick and easy to whip up, making it the perfect recipe for the busy holiday season. Because it’s so simple I love making it for big parties or even giving it away as gifts!

Puppy chow ingredients

This sweet snack mix is made of six super simple ingredients! The best part? You probably have all of the ingredients on hand already. If you don’t typically have these ingredients on hand, I’d recommend changing that. All of the ingredients are staple pantry and fridge items that all have a long shelf life.

  • Rice chex cereal makes the base of this recipe and makes this snack mix super crunchy and addicting. You don’t want to use a sweetened cereal or it will end up too sweet.
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips. As with the unsweetened cereal, using semi-sweet ensures that this snack mix isn’t overly sweet.
  • Peanut butter gets melted together with the chocolate chips and creates an amazingly creamy mixture that coats the cereal. Use smooth peanut butter – instead of chunky – to ensure even melting.
  • Unsalted butter. This helps the chocolate and peanut butter melt together and create a rich, smooth chocolate-y “sauce”.
  • Vanilla extract. I love using vanilla for additional flavor and “cozy” factor.
  • Powdered sugar. After the cereal is evenly coated in the chocolate mixture, you’ll add in the powdered sugar. This adds additional sweetness to the recipe and makes it socially acceptable to lick your fingers 😉

How to make puppy chow

  1. Place chex cereal into a large bowl. Set aside. 
  2. Place chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter into a large microwave safe bowl or measuring cup.
  3. Melt until smooth, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir together.
  5. Stir in the powdered sugar.
  6. Enjoy!

It’s sweet, peanut buttery, extra chocolatey, and slightly crunchy, so you know you can’t put it down! Process shots of making muddy buddies  

Tips for making puppy chow (muddy buddies)

There are SO many recipes for puppy chow, but I promise you, my recipe is the best, because of these tips and tricks.

  1. Use the whole box of cereal. Most recipes call for 9 cups of cereal, leaving 2 cups left in the box. What the heck are you supposed to do with 2 cups of chex?! Don’t do that. Use the whole box of cereal. 
  2. Use the whole bag of chocolate chips. More is more in this recipe. Just throw the whole bag in.
  3. Use more powdered sugar than you think necessary. The cereal should be COMPLETELY coated in white. If you end up having too much, simply dump the puppy chow into a colander and shake the excess out into the sink. 
  4. Don’t over mix. Chunks are the best part. Just trust me on this one.

How to store puppy chow

Puppy chow can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week. It does not need to be refrigerated, but some people prefer it chilled or frozen. That’s up to you! 

Puppy chow recipe substitutions

If you can, I highly recommend making the recipe as is. It truly is the perfect combination of crunchy, sweet, chocolate-y, peanut buttery goodness. That being said, if you MUST make substitutions, here’s what I suggest:

  • Can I use a different kind of cereal? If you don’t like/can’t find rice chex, corn chex is a great substitute. 
  • Do I have to use semi-sweet chocolate? You can use dark chocolate or even milk chocolate, but semi-sweet is really gives you that perfect sweet, but not too sweet balance.
  • I’m allergic to peanuts, can I use a different kind of nut butter? Check our our Cookie Butter Puppy Chow, it’s completely nut free! Sunflower seed butter should work for this original recipe. I don’t recommend using all natural nut butters, because they’re too runny and may not set as well at room temperature. 
  • I’m vegan, is the butter necessary? Butter is essential, but try using a vegan buttery spread instead. Results not guaranteed, because it hasn’t been tested.
  • Do I need to use vanilla extract? No, you can omit it, but you will loose some of that cozy depth of flavor.

There really isn’t a substitute for the powdered sugar, so just leave that one alone. 😉 Bowl of puppy chow from overhead

Is it called puppy chow or muddy buddies?

It’s the same thing either way. I grew up calling it puppy chow but plenty of people call it muddy buddies. It depends on where you live. Other names:

  • Monkey munch
  • Muddy munch
  • Reindeer chow
  • Monster munch

What is puppy chow (muddy buddies)?

Puppy chow is a snack mix made of crunchy chex cereal coated in a mixture of chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla which is covered in powered sugar.

Why is it called puppy chow?

  1. The shape of the pieces coated in chocolate resembles dog food.
  2. Purina, the dog food company, created the original Chex cereal back in 1937 and people started calling it “human chow”, due to the Purina connection.

Who would’ve thought that a dog food company also created cereal for humans!

Who invented muddy buddies?

If you’re in the muddy buddies camp, you can thank General Mills. They developed and packaged their recipe for sale in 2009. How they came up with the name is beyond me, but if YOU know, let me know in the comments below! Whatever the name is, puppy chow and muddy buddies are made of the same basic ingredients of cereal, peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar.

Can you make puppy chow ahead?

This is an extremely popular holiday recipe, and luckily this is a great recipe to make ahead during this busy season! It stays fresh for up to 2 months in the freezer.  Fingers grabbing muddy buddies from bowl

How much should i feed my dog?

NONE! This is for humans only, please and thank you. 🙂 PSST – if you’re looking for a real dog treat, check out my homemade dog treat recipe!

– Jennifer

If you love this childhood classic, you’ll also love these: scotcheroos, grandma’s best sugar cookies, easy chocolate fudge, edible eggless cookie dough, and christmas crack.

This is the best puppy chow recipe! Now, I know you probably just rolled your eyes, because who doesn't know how to make puppy chow?! Here's the thing. Most people don't make it right! In my recipe, the ingredients are the same, so what makes my puppy chow even better? The ratio! More chocolate, more peanut butter, more powdered sugar! showmetheyummy.com #puppychow #muddybuddies #recipe #chocolate #peanutbutter #snacks

Best Puppy Chow Recipe

4.97 from 1194 votes
This is the best puppy chow recipe! Why? More chocolate, more peanut butter, more powdered sugar! This childhood classic aka muddy buddies just got better. 🙂 Plus, it uses the WHOLE box of cereal and the WHOLE bag of chocolate chips, so less measuring required!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Yield: 16 people
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Ingredients

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  • 1 (12 oz) box rice chex cereal could also use corn
  • 1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips could also use dark choco, milk choco, etc.
  • ¾ cup peanut butter *
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract *
  • 1 (2 lb) bag powdered sugar or less to taste - I honestly just eye ball it**

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Instructions

  • Place cereal into a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Place chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a large microwave safe bowl. 
  • Microwave for 60 seconds and then stir until smooth. If the chocolate chips haven't melted enough, microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted. 
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture over the chex cereal and stir together gently with a spatula. DO NOT OVER MIX. The chunks are the best part! The cereal pieces should be completely coated in chocolate, but it's ok for a few to clump together.
  • Pour the powdered sugar over the mixture. Use as much or as little as you like, but I think this is best when no chocolate shows through. Gently stir to combine. Again, don't over mix.
  • Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container!
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STORING
Room Temp:7 Days
Refrigerator:7 Days
Freezer:1 Month
Reheat:Let come to room temperature.
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

Want to take this up a notch? Use 1 (12 oz) jar of peanut butter (about 1 1/2 cups instead of the original 3/4 cups), 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract (instead of 1 teaspoon) and add 1/2 - 1 teaspoon of salt!
**Too much powdered sugar? Simply dump the puppy chow into a colander and shake the excess out into the sink. 

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Best Puppy Chow Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 539 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 180mg8%
Potassium 277mg8%
Carbohydrates 87g29%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 66g73%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 415IU8%
Vitamin C 2.7mg3%
Calcium 65mg7%
Iron 8.1mg45%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

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  17. Jenna

    United States

    5 stars Absolutely amazing…. best recipe for this!! But I do a tablespoon of vanilla extract instead of a teaspoon. Makes it a million times better
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks Jenna! Yes! It’s what I suggest in the notes: Want to take this up a notch? Use 1 (12 oz) jar of peanut butter (about 1 1/2 cups instead of the original 3/4 cups), 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract (instead of 1 teaspoon) and add 1/2 – 1 teaspoon of salt!

  21. Cheri

    United States

    5 stars I’ve never eaten this before today and I took it up a notch which was in your notes. This treat is absolutely amazing and my grandchildren love it too!!
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      You can add it in with the chocolate chips, peanut butter, etc. before you melt everything!

  43. Jennifer

    Louisville, Colorado

    5 stars I used your Notes and used 1+ cup of peanut butter, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 TBSP of Vanilla extract. Perfection. This is my first time doing this and it is perfect. Being sent with gifts this year. Thanks!
    Reply

  53. Sabrina

    Layton, Utah

    5 stars I love muddy buddies and always used extra everything lol it’s the best. Also, muddy buddies were called muddy buddies before 2009. I’ve always called them this since I was a kid and I was born in ‘87. Js but I am using this recipe right now so thank you!
    Reply

    • Holly

      Champaign, Illinois

      5 stars Very good. I couldn’t imagine using an entire 2lb bag of powdered sugar…I maybe used one third of that. I doubled the vanilla and added salt to enhance the other flavors!

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      So glad you liked it Holly! You might like my version in the notes section which includes salt: Want to take this up a notch? Use 1 (12 oz) jar of peanut butter (about 1 1/2 cups instead of the original 3/4 cups), 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract (instead of 1 teaspoon) and add 1/2 – 1 teaspoon of salt! I also have a note about the powdered sugar. Too much powdered sugar? Simply dump the puppy chow into a colander and shake the excess out into the sink.

  78. Mary

    Garland, Texas

    5 stars I work with autistic individuals. Can you say “sugar high”? They loved it and it was such an easy Halloween treat! 5 stars easily!
    Reply

  85. Jodi

    Minneapolis, Minnesota

    5 stars OMG so good reminds me of childhood, ate it ALL the time 🙂 I make this recipe all the time for my college kids and make it with the “want a little more”
    Reply

  97. Amanda

    Odenton, Maryland

    5 stars Absolutely delicious!!! 😋 I just finished making this for a picnic tomorrow and my kids have eaten half already haha. Super simple. Thank you for sharing!! Will definitely be keeping this recipe ☺️
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Ha ha! Puppy chow doesn’t stand a chance in our house lol I’m so happy that you and the family enjoyed the recipe!

  102. Holly

    Seattle, Washington

    5 stars Used about 1/4 of the amount of powdered sugar because I like my puppy chow to be more peanut butter/chocolatey!
    Reply

  127. Nikki

    Lawrenceville, Georgia

    5 stars Is there anyway to recrisp the puppy chow. Someone left the lid off the container and it’s now stale!!
    Reply

  138. Lenore

    Bartlesville, Oklahoma

    5 stars We always put the powered sugar inna bag and shake, just like shake and bake. The grandmonkeys love to do the shaking. 🙂
    Reply

  144. speppers69

    United States

    5 stars Gotta looooove puppy chow! It’s great putting in a few handfuls of Chocolate, Vanilla and/or Peanut Butter Chex…along with a spoonful or 3 of Nutella…and a few dashes of Chocolate, Yellow or White Cake Mix with the powdered sugar.
    Reply

  145. Jan

    United States

    5 stars Fed ex driver brought some into the store. Loved it just had to make it! Your recipe was so EASY. Thank you for posting the recipe. My family is now enjoying a new holiday tradition!
    Reply

  148. Angela

    United States

    Well I’m usually pretty good at eyeballing things because I have a kiddo with type one diabetes. When I give him special treats I need this information. Eyeballing it was no good today as his sugar is skyrocketing! Sorry if I seem so kind but when my kiddos sugar is well over 300 I need more exact numbers than just eyeballing it. I scoured the recipe looking for a serving amount! In the case of type one diabetes I have to give him insulin for everything he eats and to much insulin can kill him as well as not enough so the value of this information obviously sits differently for different people!
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      I’d recommend weighing the recipe, then divide the weight by 16 so you can get the most accurate measurement. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, there are tons of great ones on Amazon or Target.

    • Jan

      Scarborough, Ontario

      5 stars Omg with a child with type 1 diabetes I would think you would be an expert at eyeballing. Your bad! Not the recipe provider

    • DMD121

      Plano, Texas

      I’m also a Type I Diabetic, have been for 34 years and I WOULD NEVER eat this. Not even a 1/2 cup. It has Powdered sugar in it…..and LOTS of it. Maybe your child is a new Type I but you really would benefit from seeing a nutritionist who deals with Type I diabetics as not all Type 1’s react the same to all carbs.

    • Mandy

      United States

      5 stars So you made this post to complain and kind of berate the recipe provider for her “error” in not giving YOU exact measurements for a sugar loaded recipe you intended to give your diabetic son? Why would you even give him any if you weren’t certain it was the “responsible” thing to do as a parent to a diabetic? Why wouldn’t you go elsewhere and get a recipe that you knew for sure was a safe bet? This is puppy chow….are you not aware of what puppy chow is and what it contains? Almost pure sugar… I’m a mom but not to diabetic children however even I would assume this is not the most ideal snack to give a diabetic child. At least not if you have concerns regarding its’ impact on your child’s life. Does not seem like a good parenting decision and even more concerning is that i’m having to explain this to you in a post reply. Just an all around anxiety inducing situation that warrants concern regarding the potentially life threatening outcome brought about by someone who should know better but obviously does not because there seems to be a couple screws loos somewhere. But good luck on your parenting adventure and, for the sake of your diabetic child, address your ignorance regarding his life threatening illness instead of running your entitled mouth on here. Cheers to you and your family! Good luck!

  149. Angela

    Seattle, Washington

    What is a freaking serving. Great it’s 97 carbs for a serving but what’s a serving that is important information
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Angela! I’ve never measured, but it’s 1/16th of the recipe. It’s probably about 2/3 cups give or take, but just eyeball 16 servings, then you can get a more accurate measurement. Thanks for asking so nicely! Always happy to help!

    • Mandy

      United States

      Wow I didn’t even see this post before I left my reply to your ignorance shown in your other post..wow just wow.

  152. Sue

    Edinburg, Virginia

    5 stars Great!! I put it in a big bowl with a lid and just gently rolled it over several times instead of stirring…worked perfect!
    Reply

  153. Kat

    Pampa, Texas

    5 stars I have made this recipe in single batch, double batch and triple batch. It always turns out great. The triple batch was a little messy, but turned out great none the less. I can’t figure out how you are so speedy on the total time. It takes me way longer but I’m working on it. Thank you for a great recipe
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      So glad you enjoy Kat!! I’ve made this recipe so many times, I’m sure I’ve just gotten really fast at it!

  163. Vicki

    5 stars I used the trash bag method using small waste basket liners. PERFECTION!!! And so very easy!!! Thank you for this lovely recipe & super nifty hack!!! Merry Christmas!
    Reply

  167. Susan

    United States

    I bought a 18oz. Box of rice chex cereal. I need to make a big batch for my coworkers. Can I add extra peanut butter and butter and chocolate chips and vanilla, so i can use the whole box (18oz.)?
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Susan! Just multiply the original recipe by 1.5 🙂 So 18 oz chex, 18 oz chocolate chips (about 3 cups I think), an 18 oz jar peanut butter (I’m doing the math based on the recipe I use with more peanut butter), 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks), then I’d do 1 tablespoon vanilla and add 1/2 teaspoon salt if you’d like.

  185. Deborah

    United States

    5 stars Super easy recipe! My husband likes it so much better than the store bought. Plus, you get four times the amount for the same price. Great for when you have company.
    Reply

  192. Daizy

    United States

    4 stars I like to add nuts, rasins, pretzels, and a mix of chex cereals, instead of all just 1 kind of crunchy… just sub cup for cup…been a hit for almost 20 years now!
    Reply

  193. Sandy

    United States

    5 stars I was born and raised in the Midwest and I grew up using a paper bag for the powdered sugar. Once the chex are coated with the pb and chocolate, dunno in a brown bag. Dunno on the powdered sugar and shake! It’s a tad less messy
    Reply

  214. Shannon

    Saint Paul, Minnesota

    5 stars Put the puppy chow in the freezer and serve cold! SO GOOD! We don’t like it at room temperature anymore! LOL
    Reply

    • Anonymous

      Bothell, Washington

      Never tried freezing it but that sounds really good and refreshing. Thanks for the tip.

  218. Julie

    Fort Dodge, Iowa

    5 stars Thank you for posting this recipe. I make it every year for most of my adult life, and I cannot find my recipe, and have been lost without it. I make it for gifts for friends and relatives, and I just couldn’t find a recipe that was the same as the one I have used for many years. Thanks so much. Going to make a lot of it tomorrow. I appreciate your kindness and sharing.
    Reply

  221. Esther

    Bellevue, Washington

    5 stars This recipe is delicious!! My girls ask for it all the time. I do a full cup of peanut butter in ours because we love peanut butter in our house. Haha. It comes out best every time!
    Reply

  225. Danielle

    Mooreton, North Dakota

    5 stars Thank you for this recipe! The one on the back of the box was not giving me the yummy clumps I love. Much more satisfied!!! Thanks!!
    Reply

  227. Kaylyn

    Buchanan Dam, Texas

    5 stars The only difference between this recipe and the one I made for my kids in the ’80s is the addition of vanilla. I think it added an extra layer of richness and improved the recipe overall. Thank you for sharing your recipe online, it saved me digging through all my old recipes to find it!
    Reply

  232. Alicia

    Worcester, Massachusetts

    5 stars I want to make these today but realized you don’t list measurements. Unless I’m missing something? I don’t see how much PB to use, or vanilla extract for the puppy chow. I’ll look up another recipe but in the future could you please list the measurements? Thank you!
    Reply

  233. Bettina

    Puyallup, Washington

    5 stars I loved Puppy Chow growing up as a kid. My husband never had it growing up. He discovered it when we bought Crumbl cookies and one of the cookies had Chex “muddie buddies” on it! I told him that I would make him a much better version with more of everything in it! This recipe is very close to how my mom would make it! Yummy, yummy, yummy!! I am discovering that there are so many things that my husband never had the privilege to enjoy as a child!! Thank you for a great recipe!!
    Reply

  241. Ben

    Beaver, Utah

    5 stars Instead of a bowl, pour the cereal into a large plastic bag. Then the chocolate. Shake well, then pour the powered sugar in. I’ve been doing that for years. Your recipe is great but the stir in a bowl things really sucks.
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Some people are weird about stirring stuff in plastic. That’s what I grew up doing!

  242. Teri

    Bainbridge Island, Washington

    5 stars I love the approach of leaving nothing behind!!! You made making puppy chow simple and OMG Good!!! Thank you so much!!
    Reply

  269. Melissa

    United States

    5 stars Delish kid friendly dessert! Before being manufactured by any chain company this was a well known midwestern party dish to pass from the late 90’s. It was about a decade after we made it before puppy chow later labeled muddy buddies was mass produced. This snack stands the rest of time and is always well received in peanut friendly environments. Great recipe and delish, delish, delish!
    Reply

  272. Claire

    Decatur, Georgia

    4 stars I think I would have preferred the recipe at the very bottom that increased the peanut butter, since this is very chocolatey. Still good but next time I’ll up the PB!
    Reply

  279. MissMandy

    United States

    5 stars Outstanding and most delicious! So quick and easy and best of all barley any dirty dishes and clean up afterwards!
    Reply

  281. Mamma

    United States

    5 stars Super good, I did alter slightly since the amount of butter was doubled from the original I also doubled the peanut butter. I’m not a huge fan of extra buttery puppy chow. Turned out great, so glad I did! Thanks for the simple way of using everything up.
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Puppy chow has been around forever, but this recipe uses more of everything, so it’s easier and tastier!! 🙂

  293. Shona

    Ridgeway, Wisconsin

    5 stars Super easy, I think the butter makes it awesome!!!! My kids love it, thank you for the laid back directions, cute!!!
    Reply

  300. Kris

    Lavaca, Arkansas

    5 stars Great tips! Fantastic recipe! These really are the best. I’m excited to share with family this holiday season. Thanks so much!
    Reply

  313. Jan

    United States

    5 stars I first tasted chow over 20 years ago … loved it … but never made any. I think of it often and just searched recipe. I’m making it tomorrow for Christmas Eve.
    Reply

  344. Erik

    Brooklyn, New York

    5 stars My mom made this back in the 80s, it definitely pre-dates General Mills’ commercialized version in 2009. Thank you for the recipe and tips!
    Reply

  383. Jenna

    Hyattsville, Maryland

    5 stars THIS IS AMAZING!!!!! I DEFINITELY RECOMMENED USING MORE CHOCOLATE THOUGH I USE 20 OZ INSTEAD OF 12 BECAUSE 12 DOESNT COVER EVERYTHING AND USING A TABLESPOON OF VANILLA INSTEAD OF A TEASPOON MAKES AN AMAZING DIFFERENCE
    Reply

  387. Passion

    Wichita, Kansas

    Would you be able to tell me what equals a serving size? I see that this recipe is 16 servings, but how big are those servings?
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi there! I’ve never measured it… you could try eye-balling 16 portions, then measure it out from there!

  389. Sharon

    Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba

    I am wanting to make this for Christmas can I freeze it so that it lasts longer? Will this make it soggy?
    Reply

  407. Tracey

    5 stars You can also use the different kinds of chocolate chips during the holidays like the peppermint or candy cane flavored chips and it is amazing!!
    Reply

  415. Nikki

    Alexandria, Virginia

    5 stars This is the best puppy chow and the only recipe I ever use. People beg me to make it every Christmas!
    Reply

  448. Monika

    United States

    5 stars I got the family size box of rice Chex, which is 18 ounces! Is there a fast/easy way to measure out 12 ounces from the 18 ounces of Chex cereal so that I can go along with the rest of your recipe? Thank you!
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Monika! I’d just google how many cups are in a 12 oz box and measure it out from the 18 oz box 🙂

    • Anonymous

      Pulaski, Virginia

      5 stars Pour out the box and 1/2 it. (Each half will be 9oz) Take one half and break it into 3rds (each will be 3 oz). Take one of those thirds and add it to the 9oz 1/2. 9oz + 3 oz equals 12!

  449. Genise

    United States

    5 stars I think this recipe is great. Just the right amount of everything and it isn’t the same without butter so this is the recipe to go with.
    Reply

  460. Anonymous

    Colorado Springs, Colorado

    5 stars First time making this recipe and the whole family LOVED IT!! Thank you for sharing!!
    Reply

  461. Gayle

    Gardnerville, Nevada

    5 stars Great recipe!!! My momma always put the chocolate coated cereal in a paper bag then put in the powdered sugar. My siblings and I took turns shaking it up to coat it. It was fun and coated it well! We also leave it out to dry and cool just a bit before packing it up.
    Reply

    • Hillary

      United States

      5 stars Mine, too!!! Fun making and eating! Matter of fact I’m about to teach my two kids how to make it. Your comment really brightened my day. Thanks so much.

  470. SSButler

    Dallas, Texas

    5 stars This recipe turned out perfectly and it was my first time making it ! Wouldn’t change a thing
    Reply

  475. Cora

    Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

    5 stars The perfect recipie! The only thing I changed was added the finished product to a zip lock bag, added more powdered sugar after it cooled and gave it a good shake. This helped give it the perfectly coated puppy chow
    Reply

  482. Angela

    Pulaski, Wisconsin

    5 stars In addition to my previous rating, I used milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips. It was amazing!
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  483. Angela

    Pulaski, Wisconsin

    5 stars I’ve tried a few different recipes for puppy chow, however this is probably the best I’ve ever had! My husband usually hates puppy chow, but I made him try this, and he said, “this stuff is actually pretty good“. Score!!
    Reply

  489. Carol

    Wooster, Ohio

    5 stars Super easy recipe. Very practical using the whole box of cereal and the whole bag of chocolate chips.
    Reply

  491. Leslie

    San Angelo, Texas

    5 stars Better than the original recipe! I’ve made this several times now and it’s my go to! I love being able to use the entire bag of cereal and chocolate chips!
    Reply

  493. Becca

    Canada

    5 stars This recipe was perfect for my super allergic-to-everything family! Made it with wow butter, gluten free Chex, and peanut free chocolate and it was a huge hit!
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks Becca! So happy you were able to make this work for your family 🙂

  496. Meghan

    Rancho Cucamonga, California

    5 stars This was my first time making puppy chow and I’m so glad I found this recipe! I tried the take it up a notch method. My only modifications were going 50/50 semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips and 50/50 mix of rice Chex and Corn Chex. Both mods were only because it was what I had on hand. Overall, super easy and delicious! Thank you!
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  511. Sue

    St Louis, Missouri

    5 stars By far the BEST Chex Puppy Chow Recipe I have tried…and I’ve tried a bunch!!! Why make a little when you can make a little more?? With my bunch of men it goes FAST!!
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    • Sue

      St Louis, Missouri

      5 stars Andrea, I often times don’t read the recipe because I cook/bake so much!! But for the first time in years I did read the directions…I don’t know what possessed me and it does say, “Use as much or as little as you like!”. I know I would have done the same thing you did!! Try this recipe again…it’s a keeper!! Blessings, Sue

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      It says in the recipe or use less to taste. 🙂 It’s so easy to just eye ball it until it’s covered to your desired consistency! You can always add more.

  519. Reply

    United States

    Can we use milk chocolate chips because I don’t have time to go to the store and I only have milk chocolate chips
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  551. Elizabeth

    Houston, Texas

    5 stars I make this every Christmas as a “gift” for my large family gatherings. I add a couple of bags of the red and green peanut butter m&ms in the mix to make it festive. Great recipe!
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  577. Ruth

    Zephyrhills, Florida

    5 stars We have a peanut allergy in the family. Trader Joe’s makes cookie butter that is a delicious substitution for the peanut butter. Be aware that there are traces of almond or hazelnut.
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  595. Susie

    Bloomingburg, New York

    5 stars Wow. Excellent. I put the powdered sugar in a large paper bag with the mix and shook it around and it coated nicely. I’ll definitely be making this again.
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  617. Kari

    Brandon, Florida

    5 stars This really is the best most perfect recipe for puppy chow! My six year old daughter and I had a blast making it.
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  619. Kalburt

    Salt Lake City, Utah

    5 stars So glad I found this recipe again! I used it last year and remembered your video. I was looking all over YouTube and then found you with a google search trying to find a recipe that uses the whole box of Chex! I add pretzels, M&Ms, and mini Reese’s to my mix as well. So good!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Could be the chocolate or vanilla extract you’re using. I’ve never had that problem, so I’d suggest trying a different brand of both! Your chocolate mixture may also be too hot.

  674. Jessica

    United States

    5 stars The best puppy chow recipe I’ve found. So easy and so delicious. This is a holiday favorite with my family!
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    • Rita

      Northfield, New Jersey

      Just wondering, did you use the changes in the recipe which called for more peanut butter and vanilla? Just want to know so I can make the changes. Thanks so much! Rita

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      You can’t go wrong either way! If you love peanut butter, go for the version with more! 🙂

  696. Joanne

    Tampa, Florida

    5 stars This is a wonderful recipe I’ve made for years… Family members ask for it every year. So glad you posted it so I don’t have to search for my recipe card! BTW, if you use a 2 gallon freezer bag to put the cereal in, then the melted mixture, there’s not as much clean up. And I find by not having to stir the mixture there is less breakage. I just turn the bag side to side (after closing tightly😁) until the melted mix covers all, then add the powdered sugar!
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  706. Kim

    Dothan, Alabama

    5 stars Making homemade dog and cat treats for my 3byrbold gransobs pets so im so excited to make him HIS own Puppy Chow
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  727. Ally

    Clinton, Iowa

    5 stars Thank you giving us a puppy chow recipe that uses the whole box of chex and chocolate chips! Enjoyed making this with my daughter!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      One stick = 8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup = 115 grams. I’ll update the recipe, not sure why it’s listed incorrectly, thanks!

  740. Whitney

    Tulsa, Oklahoma

    5 stars A favorite, I’ve always added extra chips and PB so glad to see a ratio for those of us who are extra! Turned out just like the ones I used to sneak when my Mom made them! I also added raisins, you know… healthy.
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  753. Rachel

    Winona, Minnesota

    5 stars I suggest never making this if you do not want to gain weight because once you make it you will eat the whole damn bowl of it!! SO GOOD!
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  757. Madison

    United States

    5 stars This recipe is great. I might love peanut butter too much but I use the peanut butter Chex cereal and sometimes extra peanut butter. Mix it up with white chocolate (it suggests other chocs 🙂
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  766. Jessica

    United States

    5 stars I love your way of thinking! More and more! Also I’d just like to add that this is so good out of the freezer!!
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  776. Kelly

    Tucson, Arizona

    5 stars I realized I was out of chocolate chips so I used 1 cup peanut butter, 1/2 sugar, the butter and vanilla per the recipe and powdered sugar- makes a great blonde version!
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  783. Minnie

    Clive, Iowa

    5 stars Oh man absolutely delicious my daughter and I just spent time together makin this so thank you
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thank you, Minnie!! So glad you and your daughter enjoyed 🙂

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thank you, Julie! I’m so glad you and your daughter love it 🙂

  814. Kevin

    Minneapolis, Minnesota

    5 stars This is a great idea to use as desert when giving a talk on how a boyfriend/girlfriend husband/wife are called to help each other, but kept in check with the other at the same time.
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  825. Kassandra

    United States

    5 stars I just put the cereal in a zip lock bag and then when time I put the mixture in the bag and shake the after I add the sugar and then shake it all and place it in the fridge to cool and clomp together
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  836. Donna

    United States

    Going to try this recipe in the next few days. My kids (36 & 31) have enjoyed and love this treat. My grandsons also love this. I have trouble coating all the cereal with the chocolate. Any suggestions? I put mine in a large air tight container stir in the chocolate/peanut butter mix then put in the powder sugar, put the lid on, and shake to coat.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Donna! My best suggestion is to make sure your chocolate/peanut butter mixture is completely melted then use a spatula to very gently stir that mixture with the cereal. It may take a little bit to fully coat all the cereal because you want to be gentle enough to not break the cereal up into really small pieces. Hope that helps!

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Kay! I usually figure this recipe serves 12 people so I just eyeball 1/12 of the recipe for a serving. Hope that helps!

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Nope! As long as it’s stored in a ziplock baggie or airtight container it’s totally fine 🙂

  841. Jenn

    Nelsonville, Ohio

    5 stars My teen son had been asking for bags of this at the store so I decided to make some. Great recipe! He loves it! He said he never wants pre packaged again! 😊 Thanks!
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  843. Jill

    United States

    5 stars First time making this, I’m 62, it is a bit messy, but just seeing the smiles on my grandkids face makes it so worthwhile, I will make it again, thank you for sharing this recipe.
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  844. Steph

    United Kingdom

    5 stars Love it! My aunt used to make puppy chow and I knew she used butter but most recipes do not use it, but I think it’s essential to making a tastier mixture! I am bad and always increase the chocolate/butter/peanut butter by 50% but that’s because I love the clumps. 😁
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Haha! You can’t go wrong with more of that! I agree. The butter does give it that extra boost of flavor. Thanks, Steph 🙂

  857. Summer

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    5 stars AMAZING! Made half a batch and still so much. Perfect for my husband and I to eat on allllll week. My husband also loves it!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Renea! It may taste slightly different but the chocolate/peanut butter flavors overpower the cereal anyway so it should still be totally fine 🙂 I’d probably go with corn vs wheat, because wheat has a stronger flavor.

  876. Linda

    Gaffney, South Carolina

    5 stars I should have realized that this would be enough to feed a good size army, but I didn’t! Melting the chocolate, peanut butter and butter was a sinch. The problem was finding something large enough to get it covered in powdered sugar. I tried a big paper grocery bag… didn’t work powdered sugar was filling the air. I have an enormous tan bowl, with the pink and blue stripe. The kind your grandmother or great grandmother would have had to make bread in. I finally got it coated in powdered sugar. But my kitchen is a mess. I have some on a cookie sheet in my deep freezer right now. I’m filling decorative jars to give to neighbors. And of course there’s plenty left for my husband and myself. Make sure you have a gigantic container for the powdered sugar step. The rest is a breeze.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Well I’m so glad you were able to make it work despite the powdered sugar struggle! Thanks so much, Linda! 🙂

    • Anonymous

      Sullivan, Missouri

      Original recipe (decades ago) called for putting it in a small trash bag for adding powdered sugar and shaking it p. Works great.

  899. Andi

    Johnstown, Pennsylvania

    I used Costco pure vanilla extract and the chocolate seized , does this ever happen to anyone. Made a different batch left out extract was fine don’t know what happened.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      So I’ve never heard of vanilla seizing chocolate, so I did some googling and almost immediately found a forum that talked about Costo vanilla extract doing that to chocolate! So bizarre! Glad the 2nd batch turned out 🙂 If it helps, I’ve never had vanilla do that to this recipe, so it must be the brand!

  902. Big

    Pinellas Park, Florida

    5 stars Agreed – best puppy chow recipe I’ve ever made, delicious! Made with 60% dark cacao, so it’s healthy(er). Lol
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Storage instructions are listed under the directions in the recipe card! You can store it up to 1 month in the freezer. 🙂

  917. Linda

    Gaffney, South Carolina

    5 stars So glad I happened on this recipe. I’m making several double batches. I’ll give as gifts to neighbors. I’ll put it into Dollar Tree jars decorated with twine and twine bows. And making a huge batch to take on our mountain cabin family vacation in January.
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  922. Lisa

    United States

    5 stars This is a family tradition and we’re making it tonight, only we do use clean unscented trash bags to shake & cover with powdered sugar 😳. So much easier to coat all the pieces, and always yes to easy clean up!!
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  929. Kim

    Rock Hill, South Carolina

    5 stars Oh dear. I know I did something wrong — my powdered sugar did NOT stick to the coated cereal. I have none left! Is there a fix?? It tastes…ok….but it’s not white, and it’s not as sweet as I’d like. Thanks for any suggestions!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Kim! Hmmm sounds like your chocolate mixture hardened? That’s the only way I can think of why the powdered sugar wouldn’t stick… you could try throwing the puppy chow in the oven to help re-melt the chocolate? Then try tossing it with more powdered sugar?? Did you add the whole 2 pound bag of powdered sugar?

    • Kim

      Rock Hill, South Carolina

      Hi thanks for checking back! No it wasn’t hardened, and yes I used the whole box. However – I used the stove rather than microwave, and some other recipes I’ve seen say to let the mixture cool before putting in the powdered sugar. That seems to me like it would make it even worse, but I’ll give it a try next time! I don’t have any more powdered sugar on hand, but everyone’s scarfing it up regardless of whether it’s brown or white lol! Thanks !

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Definitely could be because you used the stove, who knows! I wouldn’t let the chocolate cool before putting on the sugar. I always recommend following the directions (microwave included) for the best results. So glad it’s still a hit! 🙂

    • Anonymous

      United States

      I didn’t end up having enough powdered sugar anyhow and it came out fine, still super sweet

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Mary! Personally, I don’t think peanut butter and peppermint would taste very good together. You could try replacing the peanut butter with processed cashew butter (not an all natural variety) – I think Jiff makes a creamy cashew butter! You could also just omit the peanut butter, but since I haven’t tested it, I’m not sure if you’d need to add anything else to bulk up the chocolate mixture. Hope that helps!

  931. Julie

    Winnipeg, Manitoba

    5 stars I was missing out as a child. I was just introduced to Puppy Chow last year and it is my new favourite, EASIEST, thing to make! I’m addicted.
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  942. Karen

    Logan, Utah

    4 stars There IS actually a substitute for the powdered sugar! I made a big batch for a birthday party using vanilla protein powder instead of the sugar and IT WAS AWESOME! You get that separation and flavor with an additional punch of nutrition. I would recommend whey protein just because it marries well with the other ingredients. I think vegan pea protein would taste ‘off’.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Oh, interesting! Thanks for the suggestion! That sounds like a great way to healthify this recipe a little bit. Thanks, Karen 🙂

  954. Pam

    Charleston, South Carolina

    5 stars I like to put in large brown grocery bag and shake it, add powdered sugar and shake some more…gently. Open and tear to open bag completely and cool right into opened bag. Put in baggies once cooled completely.
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  976. Anonymous

    Golden, Colorado

    5 stars This is great!….the only thing I tweaked was putting the mixed chocolate and chex in a big ziploc bag to shake in the powdered sugar. Helps it not break to pieces and mixes well.
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  985. LORI

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    5 stars My late Grandma used to make this every Christmas. After her death I couldn’t find her recipe. Thankfully I found her recipe here!
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  986. Barb

    United States

    5 stars This recipe is the best. I like that I can use up a whole bag of chips and a whole box of cereal at one time.
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  1004. Ellen

    North Bend, Washington

    5 stars have not made it yet but taking it to son and dtr-in-law for Thanksgiving. something fun, so thank you so much
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  1008. Kat

    Amarillo, Texas

    5 stars I LOVE this recipe and have made it successfully for several years for my only Grandchild. My problem…he wants it for Christmas. He’s in the Army stationed overseas. Package travel time is 10/14 days. I know in previous years I have made him double batches that has lasted him about 3 weeks from date made with no complaints. I surely don’t want to make anyone sick though. Suggestions????
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    • Shannon

      Cedar Rapids, Iowa

      I’m not a professional by any sense of the word. But I would think you could make it, and freeze it. Round up whatever else you’re going to send to him. Put the puppy chow in the package, straight from the freezer. Put around it anything that could insulate it and keep it cold. Or if it’s the only thing you’re sending put some ice packs or something in. Hopefully they will take long enough to warm up that it gets to him fresh and ready to eat. I don’t know how things go in the army, but I’m sure there will be plenty of people who will help him eat it before it goes bad. I hope this helps.

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      I think that’s a great idea, Shannon! 🙂 I’m so glad you like the puppy chow, Kat! And thank you to your grandson for his service!

    • Johnna

      United States

      5 stars Maybe put it in a Tupperware container freeze before sending tell your grandson thank you for his service 🙂

  1009. terri

    United States

    5 stars I made this particular recipe the very first time I made puppy chow. I’ve eaten other kinds, but I will never go to another recipe. I LOVE it made with JIF peanut butter.
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  1022. Sarah

    San Leandro, California

    I still always use less than a full box of cereal cuz I like the pieces really chocolatey, and there’s always someone in the house who likes a bowl of Chex cereal for the remainder. And about half a bag of powdered sugar.
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  1047. Anna

    United States

    5 stars This is one of the best recipes I ever made for my children now I’m getting ready to introduce it to my grandchildren and I have when great-grandchild on the way not only for children adults love it too great for camping outdoors and indoors
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  1050. Troy

    Cupertino, California

    5 stars Made this recipe over the past weekend and it was absolutely amazing!!! I was trying to replicate a bakery that makes it near me and I have to say that it was just as good if not better! I didn’t use unsalted butter because I read the recipe wrong but it didn’t seem to affect anything and I also used milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet. I also used a couple tupperware containers to coat the puppy chow with powdered sugar, just pour in and add the sugar and shake until you get the desired coverage. Thanks so much for this amazing recipe! I will be adding this one to my cook book:)
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  1054. J.Beauchamp

    Winnipeg, Manitoba

    5 stars Came out perfect! Measurements make more sense than others thats for sure lol also the perfect amount of chocolate and peanut butter! The other ones that call for 9 cups of cereal and 1 cup of chocolate are not as good as this one IMO 😊
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  1055. LC

    Pataskala, Ohio

    5 stars Best muddy buddy recipe out there. I hated wasting the remaining cereal. Tried to alter it to accommodate in past, didn’t work well. This ones perfect.
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  1057. Vicki

    United States

    5 stars Made this recipe tonight, it taste awesome. I haven’t had puppy chow since highschool, they had us make it in home ec class when I was 17. I’m in my early 40’s now. It’s been to long, but my husband & I used a product called WOW Butter due my peanut, nut & seed allergies. I was so happy that I came across your recipe, Thank you so much for posting it.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks Vicki! I’ll have to try your variation some time 🙂

  1058. Jen

    Saint George, Utah

    5 stars So today is the second time I’ve made this recipe in the last 5 days (doubled it both times – yikes!). The first time I made them per the recipe and they were amazing! Yesterday I made them again but changed it up a little by using a box of regular Rice Chex and a box of the Chocolate Chex. I also used a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips and a bag of white chocolate chips. Needless to say they were a HUGE hit both times and I’ve have had many requests for this over-the-top yummy recipe! Thanks for sharing!!!
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  1064. Janey

    Fort Worth, Texas

    5 stars To cut the calories , I added chow mein noodles, raisins,peanuts dried cherries cut in small pieces,and pretzels. I did one batch where I put everything in the chocolate but the raisins and cherries. And I did another where I put in my extra ingredients after the powdered sugared regular puppy chow. My husband does not like super sweet things ( except me) LOL. So I added my extras plus his I gtta have. Seasame sticks. I must say children like the original the best! Salted butter?
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  1075. Sabrina

    United States

    5 stars I’m going to make this now. I kind of always have used extra peanut butter and chocolate chips. Love it! I also think they are super good coming out of the fridge. They are good either way but cold is my favorite! Thanks for sharing!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks Sabrina! I love it while it’s still warm, but I definitely need to try it chilled too!!

    • J.Beauchamp

      Winnipeg, Manitoba

      5 stars I love it chilled as well! The kids have a hard time waiting so we have a small portion each while warm and then some more once chilled after supper!

  1078. Payla

    United States

    5 stars I always make 2 batches, one with A bag of semi sweet chocolate chips and a whole cup of peanut butter, and one with a whole bag of White chocolate chips and a cup of peanut butter! I don’t even care for white chocolate And trust me, it’s freakin delicious!!!
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  1079. Kale

    Waterford, Michigan

    5 stars I always hated it when people would make puppy chow with Life cereal or something, then barely covered it with powdered sugar at all, the texture was never right and i was always disappointed. Anyway this rules and it’s my favorite snack ever, peace out homie
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  1080. Cyd

    Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania

    4 stars Very good, nice peanut buttery taste, but waaaayyyyy too much confectioners sugar. It made it too sweet, no flavor enhancer, just sweet. I put it in a colander, gave it a little gentle shake which removed a lot of the 10x, and it was great. The next time I made this I added a couple of heaping teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to the coating sugar, mixed it really, really well, and then used it one he chow. Excellent, it cut the sugaryness, added a hint of cocoa, and was really yummy. Thanks for the recipe.
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  1081. Janet

    Columbus, Georgia

    5 stars Delicious rendition on an old favorite! Enjoyed your recipe story. I did decrease the powdered sugar, but as you said – preferences. I also let it slightly cool off in the fridge first for 5 minutes so that the powdered sugar didn’t melt.This was just the holiday snack I needed to treat GF/non alike!
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  1082. Cathi

    McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

    5 stars Awesome sauce! I substituted Peanut butter Chex for 5 cups and Chocolate chex for 5 cups and it was fabulous!!! Thanks for the easy to follow directions!!
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  1083. Emily

    Columbus, Indiana

    5 stars I have 4 kiddos & i can proudly say that all my kids LOVE to bake especially desserts just like their mommy (: I pretty much let my kids take over the bakeing and i just supervise them depending on what the dessert is that we are cooking, i do additional small things and the things that my kids can’t do because they love it, they have soo much fun together and they love wearing there little aprons and chef hats and working together so this mom just lets her kiddos have the fun and i am a stand in just incase lol. Well, we have our own little pitch about this dessert but we try new things so we tried this recipe and we also added green and red sprinkles for the christmas holiday and the kids named it reindeer chow and ooooooooooohhhh was it the best dessert that they have yet to make.. #lovebaking#funwith4kids#mommyandkidslovebaking#siblingslovebaking#kidslovetohelpmom#BESTMOMLIFEEVER#LOVEMY4LITTLEBAKERS#professionalchefs
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Aww so cute!! I can’t wait to bake with my daughter! 🙂 Love the sprinkle addition!

  1084. Diane

    Medina, Ohio

    Not bad but way too much sugar. The sugar stopped sticking and just sat at bottom of the bowl. One lb. would have been plenty.
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  1092. Tracy

    Greensboro, North Carolina

    5 stars My grandmother made a version of this with Honey Comb and added peanuts and M&Ms – she called it “Cat Food”
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  1093. Jackie

    United States

    5 stars Best tasting dessert Ever! Definitely is the talk of every party, I’ve ever brought this amazing, mix to. Would definitely, recommend to anyone who is looking for a quick, bake-Free, little ingredient dessert. Takes about 10 minutes to make.
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  1095. MG

    United States

    5 stars Yum. Very good. I love that the whole box is used. It’s annoying in recipes when you could easily adjust to use up things and the recipe doesn’t. I will say, it seemed to be way too much powdered sugar at our house for some reason. We probably left a good cup or more in the bag and mixed it up. There was so much loose in the bowl. I actually did go on to shake some make off of the cereal to make it easier to pack for on the go snacks. So, I ended up shaking the cereal off in a metal colander. I threw away 1 3/4 cups from the bowl and have at least a cup in the bag I never used. Just my two cents! It’s it’s puppy chow people. You can do what you want! lol. Thanks for the recipe!
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  1096. Jennifer

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

    5 stars Hi Jennifer! I’m so glad I stumbled upon your recipe. It’s now my go-to puppy chow recipe instead of my mom’s… don’t tell! I also grew up with this and it is one of my favorite things to make for parties. Thanks for finding an elegant solution to using the whole box (who actually eats plain ol’ rice Chex anyway?). We’ll be enjoying this for many years to come!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Ha! Your secret’s safe with me. 😉 It’s really the best snack!! So glad you enjoy it as much as we do 🙂

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      I’d look for dairy free chocolate chips, vegan butter, and sunflower seed butter. 🙂

  1098. Kate

    United States

    4 stars Hmm, so I made this exactly according to your recipe and found I had to add about 50% more chocolate/PB/butter. I doubled the recipe though because I had a 24 oz bag of chocolate chips. I ended up using: 24 oz Chex (two boxes) 36 oz choc chips 3 sticks butter 2 1/4 cups peanut butter 1 tbsp vanilla 2 lb powdered sugar It ended up perfect because I basically just played around with it til it looked right. It made a HUGE 2 gallon ziplock full but I intend to give away quite a bit of it to friends/family. Thanks for the inspiration! This was my very first time to make puppy chow even though I’ve eaten it plenty of times (made by other people).
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Kate! Sounds like you didn’t quite double the ingredients exactly. 🙂 Doubled would be: – 2 (12 oz) box rice chex cereal could also use corn – 2 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips could also use dark choco, milk choco, etc. – 1.5 cup peanut butter – 1 cup (2 stick) unsalted butter – 2 teaspoons vanilla extract – 2 (2 lb) bag powdered sugar

  1099. Hopeless

    Celina, Ohio

    5 stars I am not a cook… what I cook does not turn out well. I even managed to mess up puppychow 🙁 I was munching on my chow as soon as it was made but it wasnt crunchy at all. The next day (after storing in an airtight container), the chow is even more rubbery. I love puppychow, but this taste more like dogfood. What did I do wrong? Why isn’t my chow crunchy?
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Sounds like old cereal is the issue! I’ve never had my puppy chow turn out soggy!

  1100. Just

    Beaufort, Missouri

    You.. you get it. Honestly, I went online to get the original recipe because I buy knock-off chex, but I was planning on “fixing” the ratios for the whole box and having extra chocolate. But you understand me. Right down to the garbage bag.
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  1101. Briana

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    5 stars In regards to the puppy chow recipe, I’m not knocking on that door but I am. The recipe is brilliant. I will say, to whom it may concern some people may think of this as actual puppy chow to give to their dog. Only because the name of the recipe. I do not mean for anyone to take this negatively. I myself thought it was a recipe I was clicking for an actual puppy food homemade tutorial. I am bringing this to the surface in light of dog owners who may be not as competent as others.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks so much Briana! The recipe states throughout the post that it’s not for dogs. 🙂

  1102. Judy

    Macon, Georgia

    5 stars OMG! Crunchy, chocolate, and peanut buttery treat! What a wonderful combination! The confectionery finish dresses the pieces up like the beignets at Cafe du Monde. It was easy and fun to make. Love y’all video!
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  1104. Betha

    Murray, Kentucky

    We always called it snowflakes growing up. Thanks for the recipe! And I agree with you. I can’t stand the cereal checks showing through the pb, chocolate, and sugar.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      That’s so cute! Love that name!! Glad we’re on the same page with the cereal!! 🙂

  1105. Aimee

    Wauchula, Florida

    GFS still uses food grade plastic for their garbage bags. A friend of mine works for them as a non-foods marketing specialist and, after mentioning this at a presentation, a woman proceeded to lick a bag. If a representative of a manufacturer lets this happen I’m sure it’s safe!
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  1106. christy

    Prairieville, Louisiana

    5 stars Just made, and this came out awesome! Thank you. How long can this safely last is stored? Trying to see how far it can go as far as gifts because there is so much, and we have a party Friday too.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks so much Christy! Store in sealed airtight container or ziplock baggies at room temperature for a week or so! 🙂

  1108. Jen

    Bothell, Washington

    Hi– I found your site because I’m looking for tips on how to make sure the puppy chow stays crunchy. My nephew has asked me to make this for him, but it needs to stay crispy long enough to go through the mail; in my experience, it tends to go soft by the next day. Do you have any tips on this? Also, the recipe I have makes this with golden grams instead of chex, so that might be a fun thing to try. =) Thank you!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Jen! I’ve never had a problem with this staying crunchy when using chex 🙂 Just keep it in a ziplock baggie or sealed tupperware container! DEFINITELY trying this with golden grahams 🙂

  1109. Meagan

    Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

    5 stars HI. I know this post is older, so I hope someone can and will answer my question. If I only have salted butter, is it OK to use or will the salt throw the taste out of whack?!?! My husband made a batch of puppy chow two night’s ago and it was good, but he used the last stick of unsalted butter! Lol Plus, he didn’t use the whole box of cereal and only used one pound of powdered sugar!!! So, I’m trying to surprise him with a batch of this puppy chow when he gets home from work! Looks like I’ll be running to the store for unsalted butter and more chex! Thank you for this recipe, I’m sure it’ll be tasty!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Meagan! Salted butter will be totally fine 🙂 LOVE that you’re surprising him. Hope you both love it as much as we do! 🙂

  1113. Whitney

    THANK YOU!!!!!! We called it trash growing up–my brother and I would throw a trash bag filled with it back and forth to mix. I’ve been looking for the real recipe for a long time! I’m so glad that you’re bringing me back to being a kid!
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  1114. Ellen

    5 stars So this recipe has been up for a while but I’m so glad I opened this one. Class reunion this weekend – perfect! You guys are adorable! Thanks for sharing this with us.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Lol love it!! Glad we’re not alone with using the trash bag 😉

  1116. norma

    Your recipe looks amazing!! We will be doing this for our daughter’s wedding. After small morning wedding ceremony we all have a road trip to the beach of 5 hrs, this will be perfect!!!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks so much Norma!! Congrats to your daughter!!! Hope you all enjoy the puppy chow!

  1119. Linda

    5 stars Your writing style is even more delicious than your recipe. Thanks for the fun, fun, humor! I never comment on anything, ever. However, I just had to say, thanks so much for making me chuckle. You are so witty!
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  1120. Kelly

    5 stars This is THE best puppy chow I have ever made. I’ve been on the hunt for a puppy chow that fully coats the chex, and this is it! I never leave reviews on recipes I’ve tried, but I felt it 100% necessary to do it for this. Everyone needs this recipe in their life!
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  1121. Jen

    5 stars WOW! I had never heard of puppy chow until recently. I read a lot of different recipes and decided to try yours and….yum! The stirring made me nervous but the cereal held up and the final product is so addicting. Your snobbery is now my snobbery! Thanks for a definite crowd-pleaser!
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  1122. Courtney

    I hope this wasn’t asked already, but is it necessary to use semi-sweet chocolate chips – can I use milk chocolate chips instead? Very excited to try this! My husband and I are making a bunch of treats as Christmas gifts this year, and we thought puppy chow would be a simple one to make a bunch of at once. I haven’t made it in years, so of course, I googled it. Yours was the first one I clicked on, and like many of the other people who have commented, you had me at more of everything! Very excited to try this (and eat the leftovers we have!) Thanks for the recipe!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      You can absolutely use milk chocolate, it’ll just be sweeter 🙂 I hope you love it as much as we do! It’s still a favorite of ours!! 🙂

  1123. PAmomof4

    I’m a huge puppy chow fan and I’m planning on making it this week for a Christmas Eve snack. I googled “best puppy chow” and it brought me here. 🙂 Great site! I just wanted to share my secret ingredient for puppy chow that kicks it up a notch for peanut butter lovers… I throw a bunch of powdered peanut butter in with the powdered sugar. I know, right? You’re welcome. 😉
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  1127. Sharon

    5 stars Would you believe that I use to make muddy buddy’s and I thought the secret was to double process the whole thing. What a mess and why? I watched your video on how to make puppy chow. More of everything and soooooo easy! This YaYa will only be making puppy chow from here on out. Thank you! Sharon Am I the only person who puts container in fridge? I love them cold.
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  1128. Sharon

    5 stars Would you believe that I thought the secret to making muddy buddy’s was do double process it. What a mess! Then I watched your video and saw you add more to make better. I am now an official puppy chow believer! Thanks so much!!!
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  1129. Angel

    I used 12.8 oz box of chocolate Chex, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, 1 cup of Hershey kisses, 1/4 cup of butter, 1 & 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and two cups of powdered sugar.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Probably about a week 🙂 It never lasts that long though… we eat it by the handful! 😉

  1133. Rose

    5 stars This is almost the recipe my grandmas been making for 50 years! I always thought hers blew everyone else away I could never eat it when anyone else made it. Except she uses 1 full cup of peanut butter I stick salted butter and one bag choc chips. She almost uses crispix which I’ve always liked better! Great recipe!
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  1134. Lisa

    This looks perfect. I, also, am usually very disappointed when I taste puppy chow made by others. Not enough chocolate and some people even foolishly use milk chocolate chips. Yuck. Can’t wait to make this for the July fireworks.
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  1136. Brittany

    5 stars See, now you know how REAL Puppy Chow should be made! And, yes, it should be called Puppy Chow…not that silly Muddy Buddies 😉 This is how I’ve made Puppy Chow for years. The right way. My poor husband had never had homemade Puppy Chow…he bought that Muddy Buddies concoction they mass produce, bag, then sell in stores. One bite and my face scrunched! That night I made Puppy Chow, showed him your recipe and he said he couldn’t believe he missed out on this “yummy awesomeness” all these years. Now I make Puppy Chow at least three times a month, the man acts like he’d die without it! I know I would! 😉 Congratulations on the PERFECT Puppy Chow! To anyone reading this, if you haven’t made this then your life isn’t complete.
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  1137. Kristi

    I, too, would fit your Puppy Chow snob classification. My recipe is slightly different and is the same as when I first made Puppy Chow 29 years ago. You nailed the characteristics of it! Yes, you do need that much powdered sugar. Chunks are my favorite part, too! The newer recipes won’t yield the same results my children grew up loving at holidays. This is one of our traditions and we love it frozen, too. Try it frozen.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Paula! Yay! Store the puppy chow at room temperature in sealed tupperware containers 🙂

    • Anita

      LOL! Me, too. I was introduced to it by my roommate while we were in college. When she left campus during spring break, she said something that I vaguely heard. It was about trash and a window. It was only a couple of days later, while picking up the dorm room, that I opened the “white trash” bag on the window sill and discovered this AWESOME treat. Now, 24 years later I make it for my nephew as part of his Christmas sweets box. THANK YOU for the BEST recipe I’ve ever used. Right now, I am covered in powdered sugar and laughing at your hilariously accurate post! My roommate just texted me and I will be mailing my nephew’s box tomorrow. New subscriber and fan!

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      That’s hilarious!!! I LOVE that story Anita. I’m so so so happy you love this version as much as I do 🙂 Thank you so much, Anita!!

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      You can store it at room temperature in an airtight container. It’s good for about a week, but it never lasts that long in our household. 😉

  1143. Jenna

    5 stars I made a double batch of this (yes, two boxes of Chex) for my family’s thanksgiving this weekend. It really is the BEST! Everyone raves about how good it was. Between the sixteen of us, we probably went through close to one batch, and I sent the leftovers home with everyone. So good! I’m never going back to the regular recipe (just peanut butter and chocolate chips). Amazing!
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  1144. Allie

    Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Im from Minnesota! It just lifts my spirts for the day when someone has family or lives in Minnesota. :)(: Yummy recipe too.
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  1145. Deb

    Redmond, Washington

    5 stars I have never made puppy chow, and believe it or not, actually never seen it. But your receipe and pics made me want to try it immediately. It was absolutely awesome. My teenage granddaughters loved it and have decided to serve it at their Halloween party this year in a large Halloween bowl with a scoop. BUT…they’ve added one extra ingredient–CANDY CORN; it’s just tossed in and not coated too much–and use just as much as needed to look good. And it tasted great. Thanks
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Ummm the addition of candy corn sounds PERFECT for Halloween!!! I’ll have to give that a try 🙂 So so happy you loved the recipe!

  1146. Marina

    Kissimmee, Florida

    5 stars First time posting and my first time making this!! It was so good! My dog BamBam even stole some off the counter lol! He says hey mom it is called puppy chow so I thought it was mine! I made a second batch with white chocolate and coconut!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Ha! Love it Marina! Thank you so much! Really happy you loved it 🙂 LOVE the idea of white chocolate and coconut.

  1148. Lori

    Houston, Texas

    5 stars This is the best recipe I’ve found. And I have been making puppy chow for 30 years. And my mom and I used the garbage/grocery bag method as well. Haha I have a issue though…mine sometimes comes out squishy not crunchy. I can’t pinpoint what I’m doing wrong 🙁 but it’s hard to trash the batch when you we’re so ready to eat it. Any ideas?
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Lori! Thank you SO much… that’s amazing!! 🙂 Hmmm. I’m kind of stumped about why your puppy chow would be getting squishy since that’s never happened to me, but here are some ideas: 1. What brand of chex cereal are you buying and how old is it? I don’t open my cereal until the second I’m pouring it into the mixing bowl. 2. How are you storing your puppy chow? Immediately after making the puppy chow, I let it cool, and then I store it in a sealed airtight container. 3. Is it coming out squishy immediately? If so, maybe your chocolate mixture is too hot or maybe you’ve added too much butter. I hope that helps, Lori! Let me know if any of those ideas work for you!

  1149. Paula

    Lebanon, Missouri

    5 stars Oh My STARS! A lady who KNOWS how to respect the Puppy Chow! I’m taking a much needed “Moma only girlfriend weekend” with some besties next weekend and this WILL be a nibble I make to take for the car ride! 🌟🙋🏻💕 Thank you Thank you Thank you! This recipe will be smashing hit! I will be packing the wet wipes for our powered hands! 😂😂😂
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Yes!!!!! You just made my day. 🙂 I’m so excited that a fellow puppy chow lover loves this recipe as much as I do! Have a great girlfriends weekend and yes, wet wipes are necessary (especially since I always seem to wear black pants when I make this). 😉

  1150. Janet

    Newton, North Carolina

    We have a peanut allergy at my house…I wonder what I could use in place of the peanut butter?
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  1151. Amanda

    Burlington, Vermont

    So glad to find this recipe– this is how MY mom always made it when I was growing up in Minnesota too! I’m with you, I never understand how something can pretend to be puppy chow if you can see the cereal. Thanks!
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  1152. Tasha

    Oregon, Wisconsin

    5 stars This is by far the best and only way to make Puppy Chow!!! Yummmm😊 I love the clusters too ❤️ I did add a small can of Cocoa Peanuts and a bag of crushed/ pcs of Butterfinger candy bars too! Soo good!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Claudette! You’ll be able to get those, too! It’s because we use more chocolate/peanut butter/powdered sugar in this recipe. Also, don’t over stir! 🙂

  1155. Robin

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    I’m of the no such thing as too much p-nut butter family and this recipe really fits right in. So, I was wondering if anyone had tried this w/ extra chunky p-nut butter and dark chocolate chips?
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Robin! I haven’t, but that sounds absolutely AMAZING! Does chunky peanut butter melt as well as creamy (aside from the chunks, of course 😉 )? If you give it a try…let me know! 🙂

  1156. Cheryl

    Clark, South Dakota

    I’ve had it before but never made it. I’m making it for our Christmas today but only have milk chocolate chips…will that work??? Should I omit the vanilla? Thanks for your recipe…I will bookmark your website! Love it!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Cheryl! Milk chocolate chips will be fine 🙂 It will be sweeter…but nothin’ wrong with that! 😉 I’d also keep the vanilla. Enjoy! Thank you so much and Happy Holidays!

  1158. Megan

    Santa Rosa, California

    I CANNOT WAIT to try this recipe out. I’ve been racking my brain of a good treat for my coworkers and friends and this is perfect!
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  1159. Sue

    Holyoke, Massachusetts

    5 stars Hi! Whenever I search for a recipe I put “the best” first. So when when I searched for the best puppy chow your recipe came up. I made it and you are completely right. It’s the best. YUM! Thanks so much and Merry Christmas!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Sue, that’s so funny, I do the same thing! So happy to hear that you think it’s true to it’s name 🙂 Merry Christmas to you too!

  1160. Elise

    Miamisburg, Ohio

    Hi Guys- First it should be noted NOT to feed this to dogs. Second, maybe a healthier version? I know, don’t laugh please. Yes, it’s addictive.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Elise! Ha! Yes, definitely not for the real puppies 😉 As for a healthier version, I’ll see what I can do. 🙂

  1161. Jeanne

    De Pere, Wisconsin

    5 stars I doubled this recipe using one box Corn Chex and one box Rice Chex. I only post 5 cups of powdered sugar for the double batch and I still had some left in the bottom of the bowl. And I love that I can stir in the powdered sugar instead of shaking it in a bag. Great recipe. Thank you!
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  1162. Breanna

    Houston, Texas

    5 stars Thank you for posting this recipe! Just made three batches for my coworkers and I’m sure it will be gone by noon. Best recipe for puppy chow I’ve come across.
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  1163. Laura

    Middle River, Maryland

    5 stars Your recipe is FABULOUS! I recently had the “regular” version of this recipe and yours is much yummier! Thanks again for this great recipe!
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  1164. Jeff

    Riverside, California

    5 stars Amen. Thank you for calling people to respect powdered sugar. If I can see the chocolate and barely see the powdered sugar I dont waste my time with the chow.
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  1165. Lorie

    New Albany, Ohio

    5 stars I made a batch of the Puppy Chow from the Chex Box recipe and wasn’t as crazy about it as in the past. I searched another which was yours. It is Much better. I am not sure if it is the extra Butter or Vanilla. My husband agrees. Thank you!
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  1166. Teresa

    United States

    5 stars I made some Santa Banks out of coffee cans I had been saving for a craft project. I was going to fill them with candy but when I asked my son whether he wanted them filled with candy or puppy chow he exclaimed “PUPPY CHOW” and he’s 22 years old. This will be the recipe I use this year. Thanks for posting.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Teresa! Those Santa Banks sound adorable! So happy our recipe gets to be part of your holiday fun! 🙂 Enjoy the recipe! That’s a tough choice…candy or puppy chow?! I would’ve requested both 😉

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Beverly! It’d say it’s best within a week…or the cereal might start to lose it’s crunch…although it never lasts more than a day or two in our house. 😉

    • Sue

      Harlan, Iowa

      I store it in the freezer in a Ziploc bags. It keeps longer and I think it’s even better frozen!

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Wow! I can’t believe that…you HAVE to give it a try…be beware…it’s totally addicting. 😉 Thanks for stopping by! Happy Holidays! 🙂

  1169. Melissa

    Chicago, Illinois

    I used a turkey oven bag and it worked great! I have never made it before and your recipe is better then I have ever tried. Thank you!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks for trying the puppy chow, Melissa! Genius idea with the turkey oven bag 🙂 SO glad you loved it! 🙂

  1170. Kristine

    Hackensack, Minnesota

    5 stars Thanks for this! Nothing worse than the leftover cereal! Who eats the stuff plain anyway? Same with rice crispies…
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Exactly!!! Glad we’re on the same page…if you haven’t, be sure to check our Rice Krispie Treats recipe…we use the whole box of cereal there, too 🙂

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Paige! I’d say 6-12 people depending on what you’re serving it as. If you’re serving this with other snacks, I’d say it serves 12. If you’re serving it as the only dessert, I’d say it serves 6. This stuff is addicting!

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Alyssa! If you scroll to the bottom of the page, you’ll see the full recipe with ingredients/directions! You’ll need 1 and ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips and ¾ cup creamy peanut butter! Hope that helps. 🙂

    • Christine

      Ithaca, New York

      Do you use the 4 cup for all ? 4 cups of pb, 4 cups of choc. chips and 4c of butter?

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Christine! The full ingredient amounts are listed in the recipe box above! 🙂 So it’ll be: 1 (12.8 oz) box rice chex 1 and ½ cups semi sweet chocolate chip ¾ cup peanut butter ½ cup unsalted butter 1 and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract I just melt the chocolate/peanut butter mixture IN the 4 cup measuring cup. Hope that helps!

  1175. Jess

    Saint Charles, Illinois

    5 stars No one ever seems to understand how I love the super chunky puppy chow. I need To feel the peanut butter mixture! Thank you, I’m so excited to make this:) more so to eat it!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Jess! I’m glad we’re on the same page with needing chunky puppy chow 😉 I hope you love it! Let me know how it turns out. 🙂

  1176. Kim

    Holland, Michigan

    5 stars I’ve made puppy chow dozens of times, but I was away from home so I went online to double check the recipe. I’m so glad I did! I came upon your version and gave it a try. I love this recipe; it will now be my strandard go to for maximum flavor. I love not having left over cereal, too. Thanks!!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Kim! Thanks for making the puppy chow. 🙂 I’m so happy that you love it! No leftover cereal is one of my favorite parts! 😉

  1177. Patti

    Essex, Maryland

    Your recipe is the best! Have you tried incorporating nutella into a version of puppy chow? I want to keep all the regular ingredients but add nutella. How could I do that?
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Patti! Thank you…I’m so glad you love it. 🙂 That is a genius idea…I’ll have to play around and do a post for a Nutella Puppy Chow. I think that you could just replace the chocolate and peanut butter with nutella and have it turn out delicious! Let me know how it works out! 🙂

    • Megan

      Kincardine, Ontario

      5 stars This is an amaaazzzing puppy chow recipe!! Thank you! I used cinnamon chex, because yum! Just wanted to say careful of using nutella in the micro- it splits really really reeaaaally easily when heated. I’ll definitely be checking out more of your recipes!

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Yay!! Thanks Megan! LOVE the idea of cinnamon chex… that sounds totally delicious!! 🙂

  1178. Holly

    Washington, Utah

    5 stars YES to all of this! I just made this (minus the vanilla because I forgot and it’s still amazing!!). If I’m not careful me and the kids will eat it before the hubby comes home.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Holly! Thanks for making the recipe…I’m so happy that you love it! It’s addicting, isn’t it?! 🙂

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Yay! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂 It’s so addicting, it’s hard NOT to make more than one batch!!

  1181. Matea

    Fort Mill, South Carolina

    Puppy chow is so addicting! And with more chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar it must be that much better! 🙂
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