Peanut Butter Puppy Chow

🥜 Ingredients

• 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• Optional: ½ cup mini M&M’s, peanuts, or chocolate candies

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the cereal:
   Pour the Rice Chex into a very large bowl and set aside.
2. Make the chocolate mixture:
   In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then continue in 15–20 second intervals until completely smooth.
3. Add vanilla:
   Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Coat the cereal:
   Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Gently fold until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated.
5. Add powdered sugar:
   Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or container. Add the powdered sugar, seal, and gently shake until everything is well covered.
6. Cool:
   Spread the Puppy Chow onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it cool for 20–30 minutes.
7. Serve:
   Break apart any large clusters and add M&M’s or peanuts if desired.

⭐ Tips

• Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest coating.
• Don’t microwave the chocolate too long—it can burn easily.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.