If you love sweet, crunchy, and cinnamon-flavored snacks, this Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow is a must-try. Also known as Cinnamon Sugar Puppy Chow, it’s a perfect mix of crispy cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, and cinnamon sugar coating.
Quick to make, fun to eat, and perfect for parties, movie nights, or holiday treats, this recipe is kid-friendly and totally addicting.
🥣 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal | 6 cups |
| Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 1 cup (180 g) |
| Peanut butter | ½ cup (125 g) |
| Unsalted butter | ¼ cup (60 g) |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup (120 g) |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Salt | Pinch |
🍫 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare a Large Bowl
Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside. This will hold your coated cereal later.
2. Melt Chocolate Mixture
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
Stir in vanilla extract.
3. Coat the Cereal
Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Stir gently until every piece is evenly coated.
4. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating
In a large zip-top bag, mix powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
5. Combine & Shake
Carefully transfer the chocolate-coated cereal into the bag with cinnamon sugar. Seal the bag and shake until all pieces are coated evenly.
6. Cool & Set
Spread the coated cereal on parchment paper and let it cool for 10–15 minutes.
7. Serve
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Perfect for snack time, parties, or gifting.
💡 Pro Tips
- Use Rice Chex for a lighter crunch or Corn Chex for more texture.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice to the cinnamon sugar.
- Melt chocolate and peanut butter slowly to avoid burning.
- Make mini snack bags for parties or school treats.
🍽 Why You’ll Love This Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow
- Quick and easy — ready in 15 minutes
- Sweet, crunchy, and cinnamon-flavored
- Kid-friendly and party-ready
- Perfect for holidays, movie nights, and school treats
🔄 Variations
- Drizzle with white chocolate for extra sweetness.
- Add mini marshmallows for a soft texture.
- Use almond or cashew butter instead of peanut butter for a twist.
- Sprinkle with holiday-themed sprinkles for festive occasions.
