Puppy chow is a classic and old-fashioned treat that I bet you grew up eating during snack or dessert time. It’s a very easy and affordable treat that you can make with cereal, chocolate chips, and peanut butter, but you can also be a little bit extra by throwing in a few more ingredients that you can find in your kitchen.
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There’s really no right or wrong way to make a good bowl of puppy chow and you can serve it anytime you want, even for special occasions or parties! Since Valentine’s Day is almost here, it’s only fitting to make a version of puppy chow that’s just as sweet and festive as the upcoming holiday. Learn this quick and easy recipe by Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons on YouTube now.
Ingredients for Valentine Cupid Chow:
- ½ cup of creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup of butter
- 1 cup of milk chocolate chips
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 9 cups of Chex cereal
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 cup of M&M, red and pink
- Sprinkle of your choice
How to Make Valentine Cupid Chow:
Step 1
Add the peanut butter, butter, and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, then heat them in the microwave for 1 minute at 30-second intervals, and stir them until melted, creamy, and combined.
Step 2
Add the vanilla extract, then stir them, and set the mixture aside. In a large bowl with a cover, add the cereal, then pour the melted chocolate mixture over it, and cover the bowl securely.
Step 3
Shake it until evenly coated, then sprinkle the powdered sugar, cover, and shake it again until nicely coated. Add the M&Ms and sprinkles, then serve, and enjoy!
*All these amazing images are thanks to Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons via YouTube. Do visit her channel to see more videos like this!