S'mores Puppy Chow

A delightful snack mix combining crunchy Chex cereal with silky chocolate, peanut butter, and a s'mores twist of marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Cereal Base

9 cups rice Chex cereal Use fresh, uncrushed boxes for best crunch.

Chocolate Mixture

1 cup semisweet or milk chocolate chips Use high-quality chips for better flavor.
½ cup creamy peanut butter Sunflower seed butter can be used for nut-free version.
¼ cup unsalted butter Use dairy-free spread for vegan adaptation.
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Fresh is best for aroma.

Coating

2 cups powdered sugar Reduce to 1 3/4 cups for less sweet coating.
1 cup graham cracker crumbs Use gluten-free crumbs for a gluten-free option.

Final Touch

1 cup mini marshmallows Use fresh marshmallows for best texture.

Method

Preparation

Pour 9 cups of Chex cereal into a very large bowl.

Melting

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup peanut butter, and 1/4 cup butter until smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Coating

Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal and fold gently to coat.
In a large zip-top bag, combine 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 cup graham cracker crumbs.
Shake the coated cereal in the bag until well covered.

Final Assembly

Transfer the coated cereal back to the bowl and gently fold in 1 cup mini marshmallows.

Cooling

Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment and allow to cool for 20 to 30 minutes.

Serving

Once cooled, transfer to serving bowls or airtight containers.

Notes

This snack mix is ideal for potlucks, movie nights, and gift jars. For a twist, add chocolate-covered pretzels or nuts.