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A stack of three thick, no-bake Puppy Chow Bars coated in powdered sugar and filled with peanut butter, chocolate, and rice cereal.

Puppy Chow Bars

Sweet, crunchy no-bake dessert bars made with rice cereal, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips. Easy to prepare and perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cereal Base
  • 4 cups rice cereal squares
Peanut Butter Mixture
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 8x8 inch baking pan

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt together the peanut butter, honey, and butter, stirring constantly until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and allow to cool slightly.
  4. Place the rice cereal in a large bowl and pour the warm peanut butter mixture over it. Fold gently to coat.
  5. Add powdered sugar and mix until evenly combined and slightly sticky.
  6. Fold in the mini chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips.
  7. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan in an even layer.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for best texture.