Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow is a tasty blend of Chex cereal coated in white chocolate, powdered sugar and cinnamon. With only 4 ingredients, it is so easy to make snickerdoodle muddy buddies.
This cinnamon puppy chow that is an addicting no bake dessert recipe that is easy to make. If you like cinnamon toast crunch cereal then you will love this treat.
Make sure to check out Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels and Sweet Chex Mix Recipe for another snack mix that taste amazing.
What's in this post: Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow
What is Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow?
It is a delicious twist on traditional puppy chow. Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow is coated in an indulgent cinnamon and sugar coating with white chocolate.
You might hear this popular snack mix referenced to as Muddy Buddies or Puppy Chow. They are both the same but often vary by name based on the region you live in.
Why We Love this Recipe
- No Bake Treat. You don’t have to turn on your oven to make this decadent snack or dessert. Keep the kitchen cool and make this in the microwave.
- Feed a crowd. If you need dessert for a group, this recipe goes a long way. It is perfect to feed a crowd.
- Budget friendly. This easy recipe is inexpensive to make and won’t cost a fortune to put together.
- 4 ingredients. With only a few simple ingredients, the entire recipe is effortless.
Ingredients
- Chex Cereal
- White Chocolate Chips
- Powdered Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon, divided
Just these 4 simple ingredients is all you need to make this fantastic sweet treat. Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients.
Optional Add-ins
- Spices. We used cinnamon but other ideas include Pumpkin Pie Spice for a flavor twist.
- Candy. M&M’s or Reese’s Pieces for peanut butter fans pair perfectly in this recipe.
- Nuts. Try adding chopped walnuts, pecans or peanuts to this recipe.
- Marshmallows. Toss in mini marshmallows for a yummy add in.
- Chocolate Chips. Mini Chocolate Chips or white chocolate chips make this even more decadent.
Variations Ideas
- Brownie Puppy Chow. Enjoy lots of chocolate and brownie flavor in this delicious recipe.
- Red Velvet Puppy Chow Recipe. If you love Red Velvet Cake, this is a must try treat.
- Funfetti Puppy Chow. Everyone loves Funfetti cake mix and this puppy chow recipe combines the best ingredients.
Find even more easy and delicious Puppy Chow recipes to try.
How to Make Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow
- Step 1 – Melt the chocolate. Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is fully melted. Stir in 1 tsp of the ground cinnamon into the melted white chocolate.
Step 2 – Coat the cereal. Place the cereal in a large bowl. Once the melted white chocolate is ready, pour over cereal and stir until the cereal is fully coated with the white chocolate.
Step 3. Mix together the powdered sugar and cinnamon. Pour the powdered sugar and the remaining ground cinnamon in a large ziplock bag. Seal and shake to combine the 2 ingredients.
Step 4. Then add the cereal mixture into the ziplock bag and shake. Make sure to seal the plastic bag and shake to thoroughly coat the cereal with the sugar and cinnamon.
Step 5. Then spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet and allow the chocolate to set. Then the powder chow is ready to serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Chocolate – You can use almond bark instead of white chocolate chips if you prefer in this recipe.
- Melting Chocolate – Make sure that you heat the white chocolate just until it melts. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate. It is best to melt the chocolate in intervals so it does not burn.
- Cool puppy chow – Allow the chocolate to set before storing. It is important that you give the mixture ample time to set. Don’t skip the allotted time on the baking sheet.
How Long Will Puppy Chow Last
As long as it is stored properly, it will last up to 2 weeks. My kids eat this pretty fast so it never lasts long around our house.
How to Store
This puppy chow will keep at room temperature for up to 2 weeks in an air tight container or bag.
More Easy Snickerdoodle Desserts
- Snickerdoodle cheesecake bars
- The Best Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
- Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Recipe
- Snickerdoodle Blondies
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Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow
Ingredients
- 6 cups Chex Cereal
- 12 oz White Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 3 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon divided
Instructions
- Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is fully melted. Stir in 1 tsp of the ground cinnamon into the melted white chocolate.
- Place the cereal in a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal and stir until the cereal is fully coated with the white chocolate.
- Pour the powdered sugar and the remaining ground cinnamon in a large ziplock bag. Seal and shake to combine the 2 ingredients. Then add the cereal mixture into the ziplock bag. Seal and shake to thoroughly coat the cereal with the sugar and cinnamon.
- Then spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet and allow the chocolate to set. Then the powder chow is ready to serve and enjoy!
