Description
Indulgent brownie batter puppy chow delivers a chocolate lover’s dream snack with irresistible crunch and sweet nostalgia. Rich cocoa-dusted cereal morsels promise a delightful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups brownie mix (dry)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Binding/Coating Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Dusting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Position the Rice Chex cereal in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring ample room for coating.
- Select a microwave-safe container and merge chocolate chips with creamy peanut butter, preparing for a smooth fusion.
- Heat the chocolate and peanut butter mixture in 30-second increments, stirring thoroughly between each interval until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency. Incorporate vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Gently cascade the molten chocolate mixture over the cereal, utilizing a folding technique to guarantee uniform coverage without crushing the delicate grains.
- Procure a substantial resealable plastic bag and introduce the dry brownie mix along with powdered sugar, creating a dynamic coating environment.
- Transfer the chocolate-enrobed cereal into the sugar-laden bag, securely seal, and vigorously shake to ensure comprehensive coverage, transforming each piece into a decadent morsel.
- Distribute the coated mixture across a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing natural cooling and setting at room temperature for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Once completely cooled and set, relocate the puppy chow to a decorative serving vessel or hermetically sealed container for preservation and future enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize Sweetness Adjust the amount of powdered sugar to control the sweetness level, making it less sugary or more indulgent based on personal preference.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Swap regular brownie mix with a gluten-free version to create a celiac-friendly treat that everyone can enjoy.
- Chocolate Variation Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white chocolate to create unique flavor profiles and add exciting twists to the classic recipe.
- Storage Hack Keep the puppy chow fresh by storing it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, ensuring maximum crunch and flavor retention.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 192 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg