Ready for a sweet and satisfying snack? This slow cooker puppy chow recipe will hit the spot โ itโs fast and easy but rich enough to satisfy anyoneโs sweet tooth. We love that itโs peanut-free too!
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What is puppy chow?
Puppy chow is a treat made out of melted chocolate and Chex mix, then topped with powdered sugar. Itโs called โpuppy chowโ because it looks like dog food, but trust us โ it tastes way better. For this recipe, youโll scoop the mixture into clusters that you can freeze or refrigerate and eat on their own, but itโs true that other recipes call for keeping the mixture together and eating it like trail mix.
This puppy chow blends the soft sweetness of milk and white chocolates with the crunch and crisp of chex mix. Itโs then dusted with powdered sugar which gives it a delightful texture.
What equipment do I need?
All you need for this recipe is a slow cooker. This will perfectly melt the chocolate to the desired texture without needing to double boil it. If, however, you donโt have a slow cooker, you can definitely use the double boiler method of melting chocolate.
For that, just fill a saucepan with 1-2 inches of water, then bring to a boil. Youโll need a second, heat-proof and slightly smaller bowl or pot, which youโll place on top of the boiling water. The chocolate can go in here and will melt, though youโll want to stir it occasionally as it does so, in order to make sure the chocolate mixes well and melts evenly.
How to make slow cooker puppy chow
- Place the chocolate bark, white chocolate bark, and dark chocolate chunks in the slow cooker.
- Slow cook on low for one hour, then stir together. (Feel free to use a slow cooker liner for easy clean up!)
- Add rice cereal, crushed sandwich cookies and stir very gently to combine, you want to be careful not to break up the cereal as much as possible!
- Scoop small clusters of puppy chow and place them on a wax-paper lined baking sheet.
- Coat clusters with powdered sugar.
- Let sit in fridge or freezer for 1 hour or just until firm, then serve and enjoy!
How to store puppy chow
You can store the clusters of puppy chow in an airtight container, stacking them on top of each other once theyโve solidified. Keep in fridge for 3-5 days and enjoy as desired!
Common Questions About This Slow Cooker Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddy Recipe
Muddy buddies are known by many names including puppy chow, monkey munch, muddy munch, reindeer chow, or doggy bag.
Cookies and cream is the flavor of Oreo cookies (chocolate sandwich cookies) and vanilla ice cream or cream.
Muddy Buddies are the trademarked name of a snack made by General Mills. Puppy chow is typically the homemade version. However, both names are often used interchangeably.
Slow Cooker Puppy Chow
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Chocolate bark bar or melting chocolate
- 16 ounces White chocolate bark bar or melting chocolate
- 10 ounces 70% dark chocolate chunks or chips
- 18 ounces family size Rice Cereal
- 6 crushed chocolate sandwich cookies optional
- pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Place the chocolate bark, white chocolate bark, and dark chocolate chunks in the slow cooker.16 ounces Chocolate bark bar or melting chocolate, 16 ounces White chocolate bark bar or melting chocolate, 10 ounces 70% dark chocolate chunks or chips
- Slow cook on low for one hour, then stir together. (Feel free to use a slow cooker liner for easy clean up!)
- Add rice cereal, crushed sandwich cookies and stir very gently to combine, you want to be careful not to break up the cereal as much as possible!18 ounces family size Rice Cereal, 6 crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- Scoop small clusters of puppy chow and place them on a wax-paper lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.pinch of salt
- Coat clusters with powdered sugar.Powdered sugar for dusting
- Let sit in fridge or freezer for 1 hour or just until firm, then serve and enjoy!
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how cluster does a double batch make, and Iโm assuming you used a ice cream scoop for a cluster portion, yes !
Sorry, weโre not quite sure what youโre asking. We got about 32 clusters! You can use an ice cream spoon, a measuring cup, or just a spoon.
Xo,
Alia & Radwa