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Puppy Chow Marshmallow Treats

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

These Puppy Chow Marshmallow Treats are a fun twist on classic puppy chow and marshmallow cereal treats. Made with chocolate, peanut butter, Rice Chex cereal, and plenty of marshmallows, these no-bake bars are sweet, chewy, crunchy, and always a crowd favorite.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, marshmallow, peanut butter, puppy chow
Servings: 16
Calories: 287kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter, such as Skippy or Jif
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows, plus 1 cup, divided
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  • Prepare the Pan: Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
  • Melt the Chocolate Mixture: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  • Melt the Marshmallows: Add the 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and flaky sea salt.
  • Add the Cereal: Gently fold in the Rice Chex cereal until evenly coated.
  • Stir in Extra Marshmallows: Fold in the remaining 1 cup mini marshmallows.
  • Press into the Pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and gently press into an even layer. Do not pack it down too firmly.
  • Dust and Chill: Dust the top generously with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate until set, about 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Cut and Serve: Lift the treats out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Use regular creamy peanut butter, not natural peanut butter, for the best texture.
  • Keep the heat low when melting the chocolate, peanut butter, and butter to prevent the mixture from overheating.
  • Do not skip chilling the treats. Refrigeration helps them set and makes them easier to cut.
  • Store in the refrigerator so the chocolate coating stays firm and the treats don’t get melty. 

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 5mg