Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
Our late-night take on classic puppy chow gets its earthy sweetness from maple syrup and its dark-as-the-sky look from a cocoa powder coating.
Recipe information
Total Time
10 minutes
Yield
Makes about 6 cups
Ingredients
2.5 ounces milk chocolate, chopped, or 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups Chex cereal
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably dark
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Heat chopped chocolate or chips, peanut butter, maple syrup, and salt in a large heatproof bowl in a microwave on high 30 seconds. Stir to combine, then microwave 30 seconds more and stir until melted and smooth. Add cereal and gently toss with a rubber spatula until coated. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag.
Step 2
Whisk cocoa powder and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Pour over cereal in bag, seal, and shake until coated. Pour out onto a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and let cool.
Recipe notes
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