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Puppy Chow Bars Recipe

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These Puppy Chow Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat combining crispy Rice Chex cereal with a rich mixture of chocolate, peanut butter, and melted marshmallows, topped off with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar for the perfect sweet finish. A no-bake snack that’s perfect for parties, snacks, or dessert lovers.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 7 cups Rice Chex cereal (start with 5 cups and adjust for consistency)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (258 g) creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter (can use salted)
  • 1 bag (10 ounces) mini marshmallows
  • ¼ cup (31 g) confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cereal: Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set it aside while preparing the marshmallow mixture.
  2. Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
  3. Add Marshmallows: Stir in the mini marshmallows to the melted mixture. Return to the microwave and heat again in 30-second intervals, stirring until the marshmallows puff up and begin to melt, resulting in a thick and creamy mixture.
  4. Combine with Cereal: Pour the marshmallow-chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Stir well to coat all of the cereal pieces evenly and thoroughly.
  5. Press Into Pan: Transfer the coated cereal mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan to form a compact layer.
  6. Chill Bars: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for 10-15 minutes to allow the bars to firm up.
  7. Add Finishing Touch: Lightly dust the top of the chilled bars with confectioners’ sugar, then cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Start with 5 cups of Rice Chex and add more as needed to achieve the desired consistency when mixing.
  • You can use salted butter if unsalted is not available; it will add a slight saltiness to the bars.
  • Microwave times may vary; stir frequently to avoid burning the chocolate or marshmallows.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and firm.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and use allergy-friendly chocolate chips.

Keywords: Puppy Chow Bars, no-bake bars, chocolate peanut butter snack, marshmallow bars, Rice Chex treat

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