Description
Gourmet brownie batter puppy chow blends chocolate magic with crunchy cereal goodness. Sweet treats invite chocolate enthusiasts to savor each delightful handful of powdered sugar-coated snack mix.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (1440 ml) rice chex cereal
- 1 cup (240 ml) brownie mix (store-bought or homemade, unsweetened)
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 g) creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chocolate Melting: Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Incorporate vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Cereal Coating: Pour the molten chocolate mixture over Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl. Gently fold until every cereal piece is completely and evenly enveloped in the glossy chocolate layer.
- Flavor Dusting: Mix brownie mix and powdered sugar in a large zip-top bag, creating a decadent dry coating environment. Add the chocolate-coated cereal to the bag, seal tightly, and shake vigorously to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Setting and Storing: Spread the coated cereal pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow to set and solidify for 15-20 minutes at room temperature. Once fully cooled and crisp, transfer to an airtight container for convenient snacking.
Notes
- Control Chocolate Melting: Microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in short bursts to prevent scorching, stirring between each 30-second interval for smooth, glossy consistency.
- Coat Cereal Evenly: Use a large mixing bowl when folding chocolate mixture over Rice Chex to ensure each piece gets complete, uniform chocolate coverage without clumping.
- Shake with Precision: Seal bag tightly and shake gently but thoroughly to distribute brownie mix and powdered sugar evenly, avoiding heavy clusters or bare spots on cereal pieces.
- Store Strategically: Keep puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for maximum crispness, consuming within 3-5 days for optimal texture and flavor freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg