How to Prepare Appetizing Edwards version Muddy buddies(puppy chow)

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Edwards version Muddy buddies(puppy chow). See, now you know how REAL Puppy Chow should be made! And, yes, it should be called Puppy Chow…not that silly Muddy Buddies 😉 This is how I've made Puppy Chow for years. My poor husband had never had homemade Puppy Chow…he bought that Muddy Buddies concoction they mass produce, bag, then sell in stores.

Puppy Chow, also typically known as monkey munch, muddy buddies, muddy munch, reindeer chow, or doggy bag, is the name for a homemade snack made in the United States.

The snack is primarily rooted in Midwestern culture.

The recipe's name and ingredients can differ depending on the version, but most recipes will typically include cereal, melted chocolate, peanut butter (or other nut butters.

You can cook Edwards version Muddy buddies(puppy chow) using 7 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Edwards version Muddy buddies(puppy chow)

1. Prepare 6 cup of or 7 cups chex cereal..I used store brand.

2. You need 1 cup of peanut butter.

3. Prepare 1/4 cup of cocoa powder I used Nestle or 1 cup melted semi sweet chocolate chips.

4. It’s 1/4 cup of granulated sugar ONLY if using cocoa powder.

5. You need 2 cup of powdered sugar.

6. It’s 8 tbsp of butter.

7. It’s 1 of you need a large bowl.with lid to make easier not necessary.you can also use a large bag or just keep stirring.

Dark Chocolate Puppy Chow aka: Muddy Buddies is the the best easy dessert recipe to feed a crowd!

This version is loaded with chocolate & peanut butter, and tossed in a mixture of cocoa powder & powdered sugar to cut down on the sweetness and give it an even richer chocolate taste!

I think most of us know (and love) traditional Puppy Chow ("Muddy Buddies").

I've made several versions of the original throughout the years.

Edwards version Muddy buddies(puppy chow) step by step

1. mix peanut butter and cocoa or melted chocolate chips.

2. in another bowl mix 3Tbs butter with granulated sugar zap in microwave for about10seconds stir mix into peanut butter n cocoa mixture not necessary if using chocolate chips.

3. zap mixture in microwave for 10 seconds stir and zap for another 10 seconds stir in chex..coat evenly it might not look like enough but I kept stirring and it was perfect.

4. add two cups powdered sugar and stir or shake vigurously in a bag or with a lid on Bowl until evenly heavily coated.

5. let cool completely for best taste!! they were so much better when completely cool.

Since we are in the middle of summer (and lots of hot temps) right now, I was pondering trying a more "refreshing" version.

The flavor of lemon immediately came to mind.

Before we go over a few key things, I want to point out that puppy chow, which can also be called muddy buddies, is not actually meant for dogs!

It's a crunchy snack made from chocolate-covered rice pocket cereal that's traditionally covered in powdered sugar. (But not our version!

Whatever you love to call it, Puppy Chow is a sweet snack made with Chex cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, vanilla, butter, and powdered sugar.