Description
Puppy Chow Chocolate Truffles are a delightful no-bake treat that combines the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter, crunchy rice Chex cereal, and smooth semi-sweet chocolate. These bite-sized confections are perfect for any occasion—be it holiday gatherings, birthday parties, or casual snacking. With their irresistible taste and customizable options, you can easily impress family and friends while enjoying a fun kitchen activity with kids. Plus, they make fantastic gifts when packaged in decorative jars or boxes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups rice Chex
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for mixing)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and 1/3 cup powdered sugar. Heat in intervals of 10 seconds until melted and smooth.
- Place rice Chex in a large bowl; crush slightly while keeping some bigger pieces.
- Mix the melted peanut butter into the crushed cereal until evenly coated. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips using a double boiler over low heat until smooth.
- Roll chilled cereal mixture into balls (about 1½ tablespoons each) to form approximately 18 truffles.
- Coat each ball in melted chocolate and place on a baking sheet to cool until the chocolate hardens.
- Once set, roll each truffle in the remaining powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg