Puppy Chow is always a WIN at our house – and it goes in and out – FAST! Our version of red, white, and blue chow includes this blend of M&M’s and Whoppers. We enjoyed this fun concoction for the 4th of July, and we did again when the US Women’s Soccer team won the World Cup! They are such a talented team and so fun to watch. Go USA!
However, this delicious treat earned the name, “puppy chow” is still a bit mysterious to me. Maybe something to do with the chocolate and peanut butter combo? Or it sounds that much more enticing to children? Perhaps it was made by children? Anyway, it is definitely a fun one to make with children – just make sure to use the brown paper bag method when shaking or your kitchen might be covered in white in a few short seconds.
Patriotic Puppy Chow
Ingredients
- 6 c. rice Chex cereal or Crispix
- 1 c. milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 c. peanut butter smooth
- 1 1/4 c. powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 c. M&M's in red white, and blue
- 1 c. Whoppers malted milk candy
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Put the cereal in a large mixing bowl. Set both aside.
- Put the milk chocolate chips into a microwave-save bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds on high. Stir. Repeat in 30 second intervals until chocolate is melted. Stir in the peanut butter.
- Using a large spoon, drizzle the melted chocolate over the cereal - coating evenly.
- Place the powdered sugar in a large brown paper bag and carefully scoop the chocolate coated cereal into the bag with powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake it to cover the cereal with the powdered sugar.
- Spread on cookie sheet. Let dry for 1 hour.
- Gently mix in Whoppers and M&Ms
