Delicious Pistachio Puppy Chow Recipe 💚🐾
Since childhood, Puppy Chow (also known as Muddy Buddies) has been a go-to snack for parties, school events, and late-night cravings. Traditionally made with peanut butter and chocolate, it’s crunchy, sweet, and addictive.
This Pistachio Puppy Chow is a fun twist on the classic, blending the nutty, slightly sweet flavor of pistachio pudding mix with creamy white chocolate. Each crunchy bite is coated in powdered sugar, making it impossible to stop at just one handful!
Ingredients
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12 oz box Rice Chex cereal
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14.4 oz can sweetened condensed milk
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½ cup melted butter
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1 cup white chocolate chips (or cream cheese chips for extra tang)
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1 (3.4 oz) box instant pistachio pudding mix
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¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
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Melt the Base
In a large saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and white chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and fully melted. -
Flavor It
Remove from heat and stir in pistachio pudding mix, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. -
Coat the Cereal
Place the Rice Chex in a very large mixing bowl. Pour the pistachio mixture over the cereal and gently stir until evenly coated. -
Add the Sweet Finish
Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake until all pieces are well coated and no longer sticky. -
Cool & Serve
Spread the Puppy Chow on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool and dry slightly. Once set, store in an airtight container.
Tips & Variations
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Nutty Upgrade: Add chopped pistachios for extra crunch.
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Festive Touch: Mix in green sprinkles for holidays like St. Patrick’s Day or Christmas.
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Storage: Keeps fresh in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
✨ This Pistachio Puppy Chow is perfect for movie nights, lunchbox snacks, or gifting in pretty jars tied with ribbon.