Midnight Puppy Chow

A delicious sweet snack made with Chex cereal coated in chocolate, peanut butter, and maple syrup, then dusted with cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Perfect for late-night cravings or party snacking.

6 servings
8 min

Ingredients

  • ounces milk chocolate, chopped, or 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups Chex cereal
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably dark
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat chopped chocolate or chips, peanut butter, maple syrup, and salt in a large heatproof bowl in a microwave on high 30 seconds. Stir to combine, then microwave 30 seconds more and stir until melted and smooth. Add cereal and gently toss with a rubber spatula until coated. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag.

    3 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk cocoa powder and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Pour over cereal in bag, seal, and shake until coated. Pour out onto a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and let cool.

    5 min