Puppy Chow Bars Recipe
These Puppy Chow Bars are a delicious, no-bake treat combining crispy Rice Chex cereal with a rich, creamy mixture of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallows, all finished with a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar. They’re perfect for a sweet snack or party dessert, easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 7 cups Rice Chex cereal (start with 5 cups and check consistency)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (258 g) creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter (can use salted)
- 1 bag (10 ounces) mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup (31 g) confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Add Chex to bowl: Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside to prepare the coating mixture.
- Microwave chocolate mixture: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until everything is melted and smooth.
- Add marshmallows and melt: Stir in the mini marshmallows into the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture. Return the bowl to the microwave and heat again in 30-second intervals, stirring until the marshmallows begin to puff and melt, creating a thick, creamy mixture.
- Combine mixture with cereal: Pour the warm marshmallow-chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Stir thoroughly to generously coat all of the cereal pieces.
- Press mixture into pan and refrigerate: Transfer the coated cereal mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Press firmly to compact evenly. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for 10-15 minutes to set.
- Coat with confectioners’ sugar and serve: After chilling, lightly dust the top of the bars with the confectioners’ sugar. Cut into bars and serve immediately or store chilled.
Notes
- Start with 5 cups of Rice Chex and add more as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture and coating.
- Microwave times may vary, so watch carefully to avoid burning the chocolate or marshmallows.
- You can store these bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt or vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture before melting.
Keywords: Puppy Chow Bars, Chex Mix Bars, Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars, No-Bake Desserts, Snack Bars
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