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No Bake Puppy Chow Balls

No Bake Puppy Chow Balls for Sweet Cravings Anytime

No Bake Puppy Chow Balls are quick, delicious treats combining Chex cereal, peanut butter, and chocolate, perfect for sweet cravings anytime.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups Rice Chex Can substitute with Corn Chex or a mix of both
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Crunchy peanut butter can be used for added texture
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor depth
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet or Milk Chocolate Chips Adjust according to desired sweetness level
  • Additional Powdered Sugar For coating

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Parchment paper
  • seal bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing 4 cups of Rice Chex in a large sealable plastic bag. Crush the cereal into a fine crumble.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed cereal with 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
  3. Form the mixture into balls, about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each, and place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Transfer the baking sheet with the balls into the freezer for 30 to 60 minutes to firm them up.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup of semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips in short bursts, stirring in between until smooth.
  6. Remove the chilled balls and dip each into the melted chocolate. Shake off excess chocolate.
  7. Once the chocolate has set, roll each ball in additional powdered sugar before serving.
  8. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with different nut butters and chocolate types for custom flavors! Ensure to chill thoroughly for the best texture and chocolate coating.

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