Hot Chocolate Muddy Buddies (AKA Puppy Chow)

These Hot Cocoa Muddy Buddies are the perfect DIY food gift idea, and great for parties. Best of all? They are made without peanut butter!

👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 15 min👤 Dorothy Bigelow📖 dashfordinner

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🥘 Ingredients

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🍳 Cookware

●pan
●whisk
●bowl
●mixing bowl
●microwave
●spatula

📝 Preparation Steps

Line a rimmed sheet pan or cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a gallon-sized food storage bag (like Ziploc), add the powdered sugar, hot chocolate mix, and cocoa powder. Mix the ingredients with a whisk, or seal the bag and shake it gently. Set aside.

hot chocolate mix (we recommend Stephen’s Gourmet or Starbucks (23 grams))2 tablespoons

Measure out the Chex cereal and place it in a large mixing bowl.

In a small microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips, butter (cut into chunks), and coconut oil. Microwave for ⏱️ 30 seconds and immediately stir together. Continue to microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between each one, just until smooth and completely melted. Note: Be careful to stir between intervals and not to overheat, as microwaved chocolate can easily seize if overheated.

chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet (about 6oz or 171 grams))1 cup

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture and stir to combine.

vanilla extract (5 grams)1 teaspoon

Pour the melted chocolate over the Chex cereal, and use a silicone spatula to gently fold it in until the cereal is completely coated.

Add the chocolate-covered cereal to the Ziploc bag of dry ingredients. Seal the bag and shake (in all directions) until it is completely coated in the sugar mixture.

Spread the finished muddy buddies onto the prepared cookie sheet to cool for about ⏱️ 30 minutes (or until room temperature).

Once the cereal mixture is completely cool, add 1 cup of mini marshmallows and stir gently to combine.

mini marshmallows (50 grams)1 cup

Serve and enjoy, or package in cellophane bags for a charming food gift!

Nutrition Facts

calories

301 kcal

fat Content

11 g

serving Size

1 serving

fiber Content

1 g

sugar Content

38 g

sodium Content

135 mg

protein Content

1 g

trans Fat Content

0.2 g

cholesterol Content

10 mg

carbohydrate Content

52 g

saturated Fat Content

7 g

unsaturated Fat Content

1.3 g

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