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Midnight Puppy Chow

By The Epicurious Test Kitchen

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(15)

A bowl of midnight puppy chow on a countertop next to two glasses a bag of chocolate chips a bowl of chex mix and a...
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Ali Nardi

Our late-night take on classic puppy chow gets its earthy sweetness from maple syrup and its dark-as-the-sky look from a cocoa powder coating.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes about 6 cups

Ingredients

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

Preparation

  1. Step 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.

    Step 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.

TagsDessertAmericanChocolatePeanut ButterCocoaSnackVegetarianEasyQuick30 Minutes or LessMake AheadChristmasEpicurious

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