Cookie Monster Puppy Chow
Cookie Monster Puppy Chow is a crunchy snack mix packed with chocolate, peanut butter, and crushed cookies. A sweet powdered sugar coating adds the perfect finishing touch. It’s an irresistible treat for kids and adults alike.
Cookie Monster Muddy Buddies Snack Mix
Cookie Monster Puppy Chow is a fun twist on the classic puppy chow (or muddy buddies). It features crispy Chex cereal coated in blue candy melts, peanut butter, and butter, then tossed in powdered sugar for that irresistible sweet crunch.
The best part? It’s loaded with chunks of Oreo and Chips Ahoy cookies, plus candy eyeballs for a fun Cookie Monster-inspired look. It’s a snack that’s as fun to make as it is to eat, and it’s guaranteed to disappear quickly! Make a batch for a special occasion, or enjoy it as a tasty snack anytime!
You might also love these easy chai-spiced cookies, Nutella-stuffed Kinder cookies, or strawberry crunch blondies for easy sweet snacks that everyone will love.
Why You Should Make This Recipe
- Easy to Make – No baking required, just a few simple steps.
- Perfect for Parties – Great for birthdays, movie nights, or themed events.
- Kid-Friendly – Fun to eat and even more fun to make with kids.
Ingredients You Will Need
NOTE: Full ingredient amounts and instructions are in the printable recipe card at the end of the post.
- Rice Chex cereal
- Blue candy melts
- Creamy peanut butter
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Oreo cookies – broken into pieces
- Chips Ahoy cookies – broken into pieces
- Candy eyeballs – for decoration
Substitutions & Variations
- Switch up the cookies – Use different cookies like graham crackers or chocolate chip cookies.
- Add extra mix-ins – Add sweets, candies, or mini marshmallows.
- Try different colors – Use various colored candy melts for different themes or occasions.
Step-by-Step Instructions
PREP: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 1: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the blue candy melts, peanut butter, and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
Step 2: Pour the Rice Chex cereal into the bowl and gently toss until fully coated in the melted mixture.
Step 3: Transfer half of the coated cereal into a gallon-sized ziplock bag. Add half the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake until evenly coated. Repeat with the remaining cereal and powdered sugar.
Step 4: Dump the coated cereal back into a large bowl and fold in the broken Oreos and Chips Ahoy cookies.
Step 5: Spread the mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and allow it to set for about an hour.
SERVE– Store in an airtight container until ready to serve, then mix in candy eyeballs right before serving. Serve it as it is a big bowl for everyone to dig into.
You could also use individual plastic bags and portion the puppy chow. It also makes a great edible gift; you could add it to a decorated bag or mason jar.
Recipe Tips for Making Puppy Chow Like a Pro
- Use a ziplock bag to evenly coat the cereal with powdered sugar without making a mess.
- Let it set properly before storing to keep the mix from becoming sticky.
- Add candy eyeballs right before serving to keep them from getting buried in the mix.
Frequent Questions
And that’s it! This Cookie Monster Puppy Chow is a fun, sweet, and crunchy snack that’s perfect for any occasion! Whether you’re making it for a party, a family movie night, or to satisfy a sweet craving, this easy recipe is sure to be a hit.
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Cookie Monster Puppy Chow
Ingredients
- 8 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup blue candy melts
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups Oreo Cookies broken into pieces
- 1 ½ cups Chips Ahoy Cookies broken into pieces
- Candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the candy melts, peanut butter, and butter in a large microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals, until melted. Stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the cereal into the bowl and toss to coat.
- Dump half the cereal into a gallon ziplock, then add half the powdered sugar. Shake the bag around until everything is coated in powdered sugar.
- Pour onto the baking sheet. Repeat step 4 the second half of candy coated cereal and powdered sugar.
- Dump it all back into the bowl, then fold in cookies.
- Spread mixture onto the parchment paper lined baking tray, and allow to set for about an hour.
- Store in an airtight container, then add candy eyeballs when ready to serve. (if you add them in before serving, they will just get buried.)
