Description
Irresistible Brownie Puppy Chow brings chocolate magic to classic snack mix with rich cocoa and powdered sugar coating. Sweet crunchy morsels deliver pure dessert bliss that will keep friends and family coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 cup brownie mix (store-bought or homemade, unsweetened)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Binding/Melting Ingredients:
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Coating/Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate base by combining chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture transforms into a silky, glossy consistency. Incorporate vanilla extract for an enhanced flavor profile.
- Pour the molten chocolate mixture over Rice Chex cereal in a spacious mixing vessel. Tenderly fold and rotate the cereal, ensuring each morsel receives a thorough chocolate embrace.
- Prepare a generous zip-lock bag or expansive container with a secure lid. Introduce the powdered brownie mix and confectioner’s sugar into this vessel, creating a decadent coating environment.
- Carefully transfer the chocolate-drenched cereal into the prepared bag or container. Seal the opening completely, then vigorously shake and tumble the contents, allowing the dry mixture to envelop each chocolate-coated cereal piece uniformly.
- Distribute the coated mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating an even layer that promotes rapid cooling and setting. Allow approximately 15-20 minutes for the puppy chow to solidify and develop a crisp exterior. Once cooled, transfer to an airtight storage container for convenient snacking.
Notes
- Ensure chocolate mixture is completely smooth to prevent lumpy coating on cereal.
- Use room temperature ingredients for easier melting and better texture blending.
- Toss cereal gently to avoid breaking delicate Rice Chex pieces during coating process.
- Cover entire cereal surface evenly with chocolate mixture for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Allow puppy chow to cool completely before storing to maintain crispy texture.
- Store in sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days for maximum freshness.
- Consider using gluten-free brownie mix and Rice Chex for celiac-friendly version.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark or white chocolate for unique flavor variations.
- Add mini chocolate chips or crushed brownies for extra decadent texture.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and preventing sticking during cooling process.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 249
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 112 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg