No Bake Puppy Chow Balls

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Puppy Chow Balls or Puppy Chow Truffles are a puppy chow ball that is dipped in chocolate then rolled in powdered sugar. A new and fun way to eat your favorite puppy chow dessert. Give this easy no bake puppy chow recipe a try.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 20

Additional Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings balls

Calories 153kcal

Author Kelsey

Equipment

Ingredients

3 cups Rice Chex crushed
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 1/4 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coating

1/2 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

First off you want to measure out 3 cups of cereal. Then place in a sealed bag and crush it to a fine crumble. It is okay to have some small pieces it adds a crunchy texture.
Add the cereal, 1 cup peanut butter, vanilla and the 1/4 cup powdered sugar in a bowl. Mix until combined.
Then use a cookie scoop and then scoop and roll your bites into a ball. I was able to make 20 balls. I used a tablespoon or 1 1/2 tablespoon size scoop. Not sure the exact size.
Once all your balls are shaped, place in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour. You want the balls to freeze hard.
Once puppy chow balls are hardened, melt your chocolate chips in the microwave. When the chips are fully melted move on.
Dip each ball in the chocolate and shake off the excess chocolate.
Place on a parchment or wax paper lined tray or counter.
Allow the chocolate to harden a bit then roll in powdered sugar, and enjoy!
Store the no bake puppy chow balls in an airtight container on the counter.

Video

Notes

Chocolate - You can use milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate. For less sweet do milk chocolate.

Melting chocolate - I melted my chips in the microwave. I just do 20-30 second heat cycles. If you find your chocolate is too thick, add 1/4 teaspoon oil to help thin it out.

Powdered sugar - You can roll each ball or place balls in a bag and add powdered sugar and lightly shake. Either method works.

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