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This easy s’mores puppy chow recipe is a fun snack for people made with Rice Chex, chocolate, marshmallows, graham crackers and powdered sugar — no peanut butter.
S’mores Muddy Buddies
First, let me be clear that this puppy chow recipe is for people, not dogs! I always get comments about this. Some of you call this delicious treat muddy buddies, some call it puppy chow.
We made this s’mores version to taste like the classic campfire treat. And, it does! But it’s a lot less messy, so it’s perfect for munching at parties, movie nights, game night or as a fun after school snack or quick dessert.
Why you’ll love this easy recipe!
It’s a no bake dessert made with simple ingredients that takes minutes to make.
Has all of the flavors of classic s’mores without the mess.
This puppy chow is made without peanut butter — just chocolate!
Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make it. You’ll find complete amounts and detailed instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Rice Chex — the base of the snack
- Chocolate chips — I personally prefer semi sweet chocolate so the snack isn’t too sweet. You can use milk chocolate if you want
- Butter — for melting the chips
- Marshmallow creme — or marshmallow fluff
- Vanilla extract — adds flavor
- Powdered sugar — to coat the cereal mixture
- Graham crackers — crush them to add flavor and texture
- Mini marshmallows — add them at the end for more flavor
How to Make S’mores Puppy Chow
First, you gradually melt the butter and chocolate chips in a large bowl in the microwave in 30-second increments. Stir after each interval until melted. Stir the vanilla and marshmallow cream into the chocolate mixture, then mix in the cereal. Use a gallon freezer bag to coat the cereal mixture plus marshmallows, more chocolate chips and graham crackers in powdered sugar.
Quick Tip
Stir after each microwave interval to avoid having the chocolate seize.
Use a soft rubber spatula and gently mix the Rice Chex cereal into the melted chocolate mixture to avoid crumbling or breaking the cereal.
Instead of adding all the powdered sugar at once, add in half of the powdered sugar to the bottom of the ziplock baggie before adding in the chocolate covered cereal mixture for easier distribution.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
More Muddy Buddy Variations
S’mores Puppy Chow
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Ingredients
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips divided
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 7 oz marshmallow fluff
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1¼ cups crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, melt 1 ½ cups of semi sweet chocolate chips and butter together in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval
- Add in the marshmallow fluff and vanilla extract, and stir until fully combined
- Add in Rice Chex cereal and mix with a rubber spatula until cereal is evenly coated in the chocolate mixture
- Place half of the powdered sugar in a large ziplock freezer bag. Add the cereal mixture, crushed graham crackers, remaining ½ cup of semi sweet chocolate chips and top with remaining powdered sugar. Seal bag and shake until the cereal is evenly covered in powdered sugar
- Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How did you keep your chocolate from seizing? I’ve tried this recipe twice. The first time I added the butter and the chocolate seized, so the second time I skipped the butter but the chocolate still seized when I added the marshmallow. I really want to try this recipe. Thanks
Be sure to melt the chocolate and butter together in increments and not all at once. You can try using the melt setting if your microwave has one or a lower power if this works better. You can also use a double boiler or just melt the chips on the stove on low heat. I also use chocolate chips made with cocoa butter and not substitutes as they tend to melt better.
This is probably my favorite of your puppy chows, and I’ve made almost all of them. The marshmallows pair perfectly!
Thank you so much, Max! I’m glad you liked it.
Literally the best muddy buddies ever!! And I love that there’s no peanut butter. Amazing recipe!
Thank you so much, Bailey! I’m glad you liked the recipe!