Puppy Chow Snack For The Troops Recipe

Send some love (and deliciousness!) to your favorite troop with this easy-to-make, travel-friendly Puppy Chow! This classic chocolate Chex mix recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties or care packages. Sister-tested and Iraq-approved, it boasts incredible shelf life and arrives intact, even after a long journey. Make a batch today and experience the joy of crunchy chocolatey goodness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 1135.5 kcal
Protein 42g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Puppy Chow Snack For The Troops

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How to Make Puppy Chow Snack For The Troops

  1. Melt butter and chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract (if using) until well combined.
  3. Add Chex cereal to the chocolate mixture and stir gently to coat evenly.
  4. Pour the coated cereal onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine powdered sugar.
  6. Pour the coated cereal into the powdered sugar and gently toss until all the pieces are evenly coated.
  7. Spread the Puppy Chow in a single layer on the baking sheet to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, break apart any large clumps and store in airtight containers or gallon-sized freezer bags for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

53 g

Sugar

255g

Fat

95g

Carbs

61g