Description
This Snickers Puppy Chow recipe offers a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors. It’s a quick, no-bake treat perfect for parties or satisfying your sweet tooth. Enjoy the crunchy texture of Chex cereal coated in chocolate, caramel, and peanuts, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup roasted, salted peanuts
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the semisweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, caramel sauce, and vanilla over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal and roasted salted peanuts.
- Gently fold everything together until well-coated.
- Sprinkle the confectioners’ sugar over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a baking sheet to set and cool completely.
- Once hardened, break into pieces and serve your Snickers Puppy Chow.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze.
- Sift the confectioners’ sugar for a finer finish.
- Feel free to substitute peanuts with your favorite nuts.
- Add mini marshmallows or pretzel pieces for variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg