Midnight Puppy Chow Recipe

Midnight Puppy Chow Recipe

  • 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
  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.
  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.