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Puppy Chow Chocolate Truffles

Irresistible Puppy Chow Chocolate Truffles for Every Occasion

Made with Chex cereal, peanut butter, and chocolate, these Puppy Chow Chocolate Truffles are a no-bake delight for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Truffle Mixture
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Can swap with almond butter.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sugar-free alternative works.
  • 3 cups Rice Chex Cereal Can substitute with Corn Chex.
Chocolate Coating
  • 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Can use dark or milk chocolate.
Optional Variations
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can add other spices like cinnamon.
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder/Sprinkles For rolling or topping.

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula
  • large mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • heatproof bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar. Heat in 10-second intervals, stirring between until melted and smooth.
  2. Crush Rice Chex cereal into small pieces, transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the crushed Rice Chex and mix well. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  4. Melt semi-sweet chocolate using a double boiler until smooth.
  5. Roll about 1.5 tablespoons of the cereal mixture into balls.
  6. Dip each truffle into melted chocolate and place on a lined baking sheet.
  7. Allow truffles to cool and harden at room temperature. Optionally roll in powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1.5 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

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