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S'mores Puppy Chow

Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Set Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 13 cups
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Turn classic puppy chow into a tasty S'mores snack mix! Easy to make just by mixing ingredients together, this muddy buddies recipe is great for parties.
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips *
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)
  • ½ cup marshmallow fluff **
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 5 cups rice Chex cereal
  • 4 cups golden grahams divided
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 3.1 ounces Hershey's chocolate broken into pieces (2 (1.55-ounce) bars)

Instructions

  • Microwave the chocolate and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds. Stir the chocolate and repeat until all the chocolate has melted. Stir in the marshmallow fluff and vanilla extract.
    1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup marshmallow fluff, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    marshmallow fluff and butter added to melted chocolate chips in a glass bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Add the Chex cereal and half the Golden Grahams to the bowl and gently stir until the cereal is coated. Add the cereal and powdered sugar into a gallon-size Ziplock bag.
    5 cups rice Chex cereal, 4 cups golden grahams, 1½ cups powdered sugar
    powdered sugar poured over s'mores puppy chow in a ziplock bag.
  • Close the bag and shake until the cereal is covered with the sugar.
    sugar-coated s'mores puppy chow in a ziplock bag.
  • Pour the cereal onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and spread it in an even layer. Allow the chocolate to set for about 30 minutes.
    sugar-coated s'mores puppy chow poured out of a ziplock bag onto a lined baking sheet to set.
  • Mix the mini marshmallows, Hershey's bars, and remaining golden grahams into the cereal and enjoy.
    2 cups mini marshmallows, 3.1 ounces Hershey's chocolate
    chocolate pieces and mini marshmallows added to s'mores puppy chow on a lined baking sheet.

Notes

*You can use any kind of chocolate chips that you like, such as milk, semisweet, dark, or even white chocolate! 
**You can use half a cup of creamy peanut butter instead of marshmallow fluff if you like.
Tips:
  • To make this chow saltier, use salted butter instead of unsalted.
  • Cutting the butter into small cubes helps it melt faster in the microwave before the chocolate starts to overheat.  
  • Don’t be afraid to add more powdered sugar to ensure all of the cereal pieces are evenly coated.
  • Do not overcook the microwaved ingredients! If it’s too hot, it will burn and not taste right. Additionally, it could melt and scald the Chex Mix, ruining the entire consistency of the mix.
  • Feel free to add mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts (such as peanuts or almonds), pretzels, or even mini M&M's. Just keep in mind that adding more ingredients may alter the overall flavor and texture.
Storage: Store s'mores puppy chow in an airtight container or Ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 8mg