Description
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Puppy Chow is a sweet and crunchy snack mix made by coating Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal in a smooth blend of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, then dusting it with powdered sugar. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for parties, snacking, or satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz box Cinnamon Toast Crunch (Approximately 8-9 cups)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Cereal: Pour the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal into a large mixing bowl to ensure there is enough room for coating later.
- Melt Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl or medium saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
- Heat to Smooth Mixture: If using the microwave, heat the mixture for 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Continue microwaving in 15-second increments if necessary, stirring thoroughly after each until completely melted. If on stovetop, heat over medium-low flame and stir frequently until smooth and melted.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cereal and gently mix until every piece is evenly coated.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal to a gallon-sized zip-top bag, add the powdered sugar, seal the bag tightly, and shake vigorously until all the cereal pieces are well coated with powdered sugar.
- Cool and Store: Allow the puppy chow to cool completely before storing it in the sealed bag to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Notes
- Use smooth peanut butter for the best coating consistency.
- Ensure the chocolate mixture is not too hot when pouring over cereal to avoid sogginess.
- This snack can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Shaking the mixture in a sealed bag helps evenly coat the cereal with powdered sugar without clumping.
