Description
Cookie Butter Puppy Chow is a delicious twist on the classic snack mix, combining crunchy Chex cereal coated in a luscious blend of cookie butter, white and semi-sweet chocolate, and butter, then dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet, addictive treat. Enhanced with vanilla and a hint of sea salt, and optionally mixed with crushed speculoos cookies and mini chocolate chips, this easy-to-make snack is perfect for parties, gifting, or satisfying your sweet tooth anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 9 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
Coating
- 1 cup cookie butter spread
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Finishing
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup crushed speculoos or Biscoff cookies (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cereal Base: Add the Chex cereal to a very large mixing bowl, ensuring there is enough room to stir without crushing the cereal squares. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside for cooling the coated cereal later.
- Melt Coating Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the cookie butter spread, white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and unsalted butter. Microwave in 20 to 30 second bursts, stirring thoroughly between each burst until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and fine sea salt into the warm cookie butter mixture until fully combined and glossy.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted cookie butter mixture over the Chex cereal in the large bowl. Using a wide spatula, gently fold the cereal from the bottom up, coating all pieces thoroughly without crushing them.
- Powdered Sugar Coating: Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag (or two if needed). Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag tightly, then shake vigorously until every piece is fully coated and no glossy spots remain.
- Cool and Set: Pour the coated cereal onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and spread into an even layer to cool completely. This step sets the coating and prevents the pieces from clumping together.
- Add Optional Toppings: Once the puppy chow has cooled, sprinkle crushed speculoos cookies and mini chocolate chips or sprinkles over it. Gently toss to distribute them evenly throughout the mix.
- Store and Serve: Transfer the finished Cookie Butter Puppy Chow to an airtight container, or portion it into jars or snack bags for convenient serving and storage.
Notes
- Be gentle when folding the cereal to avoid breaking the pieces.
- If you don’t have microwave access, you can melt the coating ingredients over a double boiler on the stovetop.
- For a nuttier flavor, try adding chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts to the mix before coating with powdered sugar.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Customize toppings based on preference, such as sprinkles, crushed cookies, or mini candies.
