Oct 24, 2009

Puppy Chow--pass it around!

How many of ya'll grew up savoring decadent "puppy chow?" One of my junior high school crushes (only for a little while, because he had curls) brought an ice cream bucket full for birthdays and other occasions. The best part was finding the clusters....ohhhh.

I get to hang out with some girlfriends tonight and thought this would be the perfect dessert to share. Here's the recipe:

8 cups Rice or Corn Chex Mix, or combination of both
1/3 cup peanuts (I left them out)
1/4 cup raisins (optional--I left them out)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup peanut butter
1-1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar

In large bowl, combine cereals, peanuts and raisins; set aside.
In small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter.
Microwave on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until smooth, stirring after 1 minute.
Pour chocolate mixture over cereal mixture;
Stir until all pieces are evenly coated.
Pour powdered sugar into large resealable plastic bag; add cereal mixture. Seal securely and shake (the fun part!) until all pieces are well coated.
Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container.
Mmmmm.....

10 comments:

Amy said...

Yummy! One of my favorites!

TheHappyNeills said...

raisins? i've never seen puppy chow ruined with raisins...wonder if anyone's ever really done that. :) looks delish!

Anonymous said...

Your poopie chow is deliccccccious.
LiZ

Weza said...

I have never heard of this before! It looks very yummy. I wonder if you could leave th peanut butter out???

Unknown said...

Yummy. I have not made that in so long! I will have to resist, that will be something to make after we move to the new place (no oven, so I will have to get creative when we have a sweet tooth).

Jenna said...

I have to agree with TheHappyNeills. I've never seen the raisin thing and can't quite taste.
This treat also frequented my middle and high school events - alongside nacho cheese doritos. Those were the days....

drea :: dre of white stables said...

Brings back memories from high school--we made and sold that for the dance team. =)

Beki - TheRustedChain said...

Yum!! I've never had this, but now I need to.

Jess said...

Yummmmo! I love me some puppy chow! And I'm absolutely shocked that several of your comment-ers have never heard of this! Good thing you posted this...their lives will now be much richer.

Ashli said...

Oh the sweet, sweet memories!