Puppy Chow Crispy Treats

Our two favorite no-bake desserts combined into one irresistible bar.

puppy chow treats stacked on a plate
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Rest Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12 serving size: 1 (3-x-3.25-inch) piece

This recipe combines peanut butter and chocolate muddy buddies with the marshmallow gooeyness of a rice crispy treat for a bar that's good enough to bring to a party but easy enough to make for an any day snack. After seeing them go viral on social media, we had to try them ourselves—and now you can too. 

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 serving size: 1 (3-x-3.25-inch) piece servings

  • 6 ounces (about 1 heaping cup) 72% dark chocolate chips (such as Ghirardelli)

  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (such as Skippy)

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1 tablespoon pieces, divided

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 (12 ounce) box rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex)

  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

  • 8 cups miniature marshmallows (from 2 [10 ounce] packages)

  • cooking spray

  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (such as Skippy)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients to make puppy chow treats gathered in bowls sitting on a marble countertop

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  2. Place chocolate chips, 3/4 cup peanut butter, and 4 tablespoons butter in a large microwave-safe heatproof bowl. Microwave on HIGH until melted and smooth, stirring every 30 seconds, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes; stir in salt.

    chocolate chips melted in a glass mixing bowl.

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  3. Place cereal into a very large bowl. Pour melted chocolate mixture over cereal; fold until cereal is evenly coated. Let rest for 15 minutes. Rinse and dry bowl used to melt chocolate mixture and set aside.

    chex mix cereal tossed to coat in melted chocolate.

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  4. Add 1 cup powdered sugar to cereal mixture; fold until evenly coated (it’s ok if some powdered sugar dissolves). Spread into an even layer on a large-rimmed, parchment-lined baking sheet and set aside. Rinse and dry bowl used to coat cereal mixture and set aside.

    first layer of chocolate coated chex cereal pressed into prepared baking pan and dusted with powdered sugar.

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  5. Place remaining 4 tablespoons butter and marshmallows in reserved large bowl. Microwave on HIGH until marshmallows have puffed and start turning into one mass, about 45 seconds. Stir well and add 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Microwave for 30 more seconds, and stir again until smooth. Place cereal mixture back into reserved very large bowl and pour marshmallow mixture over cereal. Quickly fold and stir until evenly coated.

    a portion of the chocolate coated chex cereal getting coated in marshmallows and peanut butter

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  6. Spray a 13-x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Spread cereal mixture into pan, lightly pressing into an even layer; let sit at room temperature until set, about 1 hour.

    Chocolate peanut butter coated chex cereal pressed into prepared baking pan.

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  7. Sift remaining 1 tablespoon powdered sugar over cereal mixture, cut into 12 (3-x-3.25- inch) pieces and serve.

    puppy chow treats set, sliced, and ready to sea

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

472 Calories
22g Fat
65g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 472
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 322mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 65g 24%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 7g 15%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 10mg 57%
Potassium 230mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.