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Loading...A beloved American no-bake treat that combines crisp rice cereal with a glossy peanut butter-chocolate coating, shaken until every piece is dusted in snowy powdered sugar. Sweet, salty, and irresistibly crunchy, it is the ultimate party snack for holidays, game day, and lunchbox surprises.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings8
Yield8 servings
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (estimated)
- 410 kcalCalories
- 18 gFat
- 7 gSaturated Fat
- 62 gCarbs
- 3 gFiber
- 42 gSugar
- 6 gProtein
- 220 mgSodium
- 180 mgPotassium
- 110 mgCalcium
- 5 mgIron
- 4 mgVitamin C
- 80 mcgVitamin A
Ingredients
For the chocolate coating
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine salt
For the coating and mix-in
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal (about one 12 oz box)
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Directions
- Measure the Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for later.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave on 50% power in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted, about 90 seconds total. Stir in the vanilla and salt until glossy.
- Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold with a rubber spatula until every piece is evenly coated, working quickly before the chocolate sets.
- Transfer half the coated cereal into a large gallon zip-top bag, add half the powdered sugar, seal, and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until each piece is snowy white. Repeat with the remaining cereal and sugar.
- Dump the coated puppy chow onto the prepared baking sheet and spread in a single layer. Let it rest at room temperature for 20 minutes so the coating sets and the pieces dry to a crisp finish.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy within a few hours for best crunch, or portion into snack cups for parties.
Cook’s Notes
- Use fresh cereal right from the box to keep the final snack shatteringly crunchy; stale cereal will turn chewy.
- Melt the chocolate gently at half power to avoid seizing or scorching the chocolate.
- A large zip-top bag works better than a bowl for coating; the powdered sugar dusts every crevice evenly.
- For party flair, stir in 1 cup of holiday M&Ms or mini pretzels after the coating has set.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
