Puppy Chow Popcorn is a fun twist on a classic treat. Mix things up and use popcorn to make this puppy chow recipe with peanut butter and chocolate.
This sweet snack mix is the perfect movie night treat. If you love Muddy Buddies, this popcorn puppy chow is a must try.
Instead of Chex Cereal, this recipe uses popcorn. It is a tasty no bake dessert recipe and a great twist on traditional Puppy Chow Recipe.
You might also want to try more easy treats such as Brownie Puppy Chow, Puppy Chow Recipe and Funfetti puppy chow recipe.
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What is Puppy Chow?
It is a delicious treat with chocolate, peanut butter and lots of powdered sugar. Traditionally, this is mixed together with cereal but this recipe uses popcorn instead of Chex.
This milk chocolate treat isn’t safe for dogs or intended for pets. It is just a fun name for an easy and tasty recipe.
Ingredients
- Popped Popcorn. Make sure to remove any unpopped kernels.
- Chocolate Chips. Use a good quality chocolate for best taste.
- Peanut Butter. I like to use creamy peanut butter.
- Butter. Always use real butter.
- Vanilla Extract. Pure vanilla extract is best.
- Powdered Sugar. Sift to remove any lumps.
Get all of the ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Recipe Variations
- Nutella. Instead of peanut butter, use ½ cup Nutella in this recipe.
- Sprinkles. You can add an assortment of sprinkles to easily make this extra special. It is so fun for Game Day, Birthdays or holidays.
- White Chocolate. Substitute white chocolate chips for milk chocolate. This is also really delicious.
Feel free to also use food coloring if you need to tint this for any occasion. Pink would be so pretty for a baby shower. - Candy. Toss in a handful of M&M’s after the mixture has cooled for an extra treat and burst of color. Some tasty ideas include M&M’s, Reese’s Pieces, Rolo candies and more.
How to Make Puppy Chow Popcorn
- Step 1 – Get out a large bowl. Place the popcorn in a large bowl and then set aside.
- Step 2 – Melt the chocolate and peanut butter. Combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a microwave safe bowl.
Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the mixture is melted and combined. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Step 3 – Pour over the popcorn. Pour the chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the popcorn. Use a spatula to coat the popcorn in the chocolate mixture.
- Step 4 – Pour the powdered sugar in a large zip lock bag. Add the coated popcorn to the zip lock bag. Seal and gently shake to coat the popcorn in the powdered sugar.
- Step 5 – Pour the popcorn on a baking sheet. Allow it to cool and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Jump to recipe below for full instructions.
Storage
Store the leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Pro Tips
- Popcorn. Plain popcorn is best but if you only have buttered popcorn, it is fine. Feel free to use microwave popcorn or store-bought popcorn.
- Allow to cool. Allow the mixture to cool on a baking sheet before storing. If it isn’t completely cool, the mixture will be messy in the container and hard to serve.
- Melt in intervals. The chocolate needs to be melted in 30 second increments to prevent burning.
- Allow to cool. It’s important to allow to cool before storing or it will be sticky.
More Flavored Popcorn Recipes
- Cinnamon Roll Popcorn
- Zebra Popcorn Recipe
- Peanut Butter Popcorn Recipe
- Popcorn Balls Recipe
- Rainbow Popcorn Recipe
- The Best Homemade Caramel Popcorn Recipe
Try this for the next movie night. Then leave a comment and star rating.
Puppy Chow Popcorn
Ingredients
- 6 cups Popped Popcorn approximately 2 bags
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Place the popcorn in a large bowl and then set aside.
- Combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the mixture is melted and combined. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the popcorn and use a spatula to coat the popcorn in the chocolate mixture.
Pour the powdered sugar in a large zip lock bag. Add the coated popcorn to the zip lock bag. Seal and gently shake to coat the popcorn in the powdered sugar.
- Pour the popcorn on a baking sheet, allow it to cool and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
