Puppy Chow, also called Muddy Buddies, is a no-bake snack made by coating Chex cereal in melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, then tossing with powdered sugar. Its rich chocolate-peanut flavor and addictive texture make it a party staple.
Check what you already have. We'll leave it off your shopping list.
CookOS may earn a commission from Instacart orders.
Prices vary by store
*Service fees apply. Instacart® and the Instacart logo are registered trademarks of Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart.
Measure out the 9 cups of Chex cereal into a large bowl, set aside.
In a grocery bag, or large plastic bag, measure out 2 cups of powdered sugar and set aside.
In a large saucepan, measure out the butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips.
Melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter together in the saucepan over low heat. Don't turn the heat on the stove up too high, or you will burn it. It should take a few minutes to completely melt this mixture.
Pour this melted chocolate mixture over the 9 cups Chex in the large bowl. Stir it all together, making sure that all the pieces of Chex are covered in the melted chocolate.
Pour this chocolate Chex mixture into the plastic bag with powdered sugar in it. Tie the bag and throw the bag around until all the Chex pieces are coated in a layer of powdered sugar. If you want to add more powdered sugar to your preference, you can. I usually add about 1 and half more cups.
Open the bag and pour out into a bowl to enjoy! Perfect for parties or to just snack on!
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5–7 days; it can be made 1–2 days ahead and stored before serving.
large saucepan · large plastic bag
Yes, Crispix works as stated in the recipe, or try Rice Chex, Wheat Chex, or even Corn Flakes. Use the same 9-cup measurement for consistent results.
The recipe calls for 2–4 cups total. Start with 2 cups, then add more to your preference; the creator typically uses about 3.5 cups total (2 initial plus 1.5 more).
Use low heat and stir frequently. The recipe warns against turning heat too high; melting should take a few minutes. Stir constantly to prevent scorching.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5–7 days. It can be made ahead and stored, though it may soften slightly over time.
Yes, multiply all ingredients by the same factor (e.g., double for 18 cups Chex). Work in batches if your saucepan or bag is too small to handle the volume.
