Description
Puppy Chow Chocolate Truffles are the ultimate no-bake dessert, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. These delightful treats combine the crunchy texture of Chex cereal with the creamy goodness of peanut butter and rich semi-sweet chocolate. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these truffles are ideal for any occasion—from festive holidays to casual gatherings. Their bite-sized format makes them perfect for sharing, and they’re sure to impress kids and adults alike. Plus, with simple ingredients and minimal effort required, you’ll find yourself making these scrumptious snacks time and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups rice Chex
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for base)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and 1/3 cup powdered sugar. Microwave in intervals until melted and smooth.
- Crush rice Chex into smaller pieces in a large bowl, leaving some larger chunks for texture.
- Mix the melted peanut butter with the crushed cereal until well-coated and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips using a double boiler until smooth.
- Roll chilled mixture into 1 ½ tablespoon balls, then dip each ball into melted chocolate until fully coated.
- Place on a baking sheet, refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, then roll in remaining powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg