Brownie Batter Puppy Chow

5 from 1 vote

Brownie Batter Puppy Chow combines the rich flavors of brownie mix, chocolate, peanut butter, and Rice Chex cereal for a sweet and crunchy snack that's impossible to resist.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: cups

Calories: 691kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

2 cups brownie mix
1¼ cup dark chocolate chips
⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons salted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
7 cups Rice Chex cereal

Instructions

Place the brownie mix in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments, stirring well between each heating, for 3-5 minutes or until the mixture reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit with a digital thermometer.
2 cups brownie mix
Set the heat-treated brownie mix to the side.
In a second, large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and salted butter and heat for 60 seconds.
1¼ cup dark chocolate chips, ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter, 3 tablespoons salted butter
Stir the mixture well and continue heating in 15-second increments, if needed, until it mixes smooth and completely melted.
Add in the vanilla and stir well.
1 teaspoon vanilla
Gently fold in the Rice Chex, careful not to crush them, until completely coated with chocolate.
7 cups Rice Chex cereal
Place ⅓ of the brownie mix in a large, sealable plastic bag, then put ½ of the Chex mixture.
Repeat step 7; pour the remaining brownie mix on top of the mixture and seal the bag.
Shake the bag well until the Chex mixture is completely coated with brownie mix.
Spread the coated Chex mixture on a large aluminum foil or parchment paper sheet and let the puppy chow cool entirely before serving.

Notes

Storage:

To Store: Store your puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the refrigerator for a few weeks.
To Freeze: You can freeze your puppy chow in a freezer safe bag or container for 2-3 months.

Tips:

For crunchier muddy buddies, you can use crunchy peanut butter, however, the mixture will be smoother with creamy peanut butter.
You are only using the dry brownie mix for this recipe and will not be baking the brownies according to the directions on the box.
It is important to heat-treat the brownie mix in order to kill bacteria and pathogens that can find their home in the raw flour.
Processed peanut butter, like Jiff or Skippy, works best in this recipe. All-natural nut butters may not set well at room temperature. If you have a peanut allergy, sunflower seed butter should work too.
I like to spread the coated cereal on a cookie sheet and allow the chocolate to cool and set up for 15-30 minutes. I find it helps keep the cereal from sticking together.

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