My cookie butter puppy chow is a snacky delight, made with crispy rice cereal, sweet chocolate coating, and powdered sugar. Cookie butter and crushed Biscoff cookies add a rich, caramelized flavor you're sure to adore, and it comes together in one bowl in under 15 minutes.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ✅ Difficulty: Easy, no-bake
- 🕒 Time: 15 minutes
- 👪 Serves: 8-10
- 🍽 Course: Snack, dessert
- 🥬 Main Ingredients: Rice Chex, cookie butter, Biscoff cookies, chocolate chips
- 📖 Dietary Info: Vegan-adaptable, nut-free option
- 🥣 Best For: Parties, movie nights, late-night sweet cravings
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: Crunchy, caramelized, and ready in one bowl with zero baking required
Cookie Butter Puppy Chow
Looking for an easy snack to suit your sweet tooth? Look no further than my cookie butter puppy chow. If you've never heard of it, puppy chow is a homemade candy mix, primarily loved in the Midwest. In its purest form, it's Chex cereal coated in peanut butter and melted chocolate, then finished with powdered sugar — crunchy, sweet, and super easy to throw together, kind of like my Lucky Charms Bark.
My cookie butter rendition takes this humble treat to a whole new level, made with creamy cookie butter and crushed Biscoff cookies. The combination is sweet and caramelized with a hint of warm spices. My biggest tip? Make a double batch — you're going to want it! If you love easy, no-bake sweets like this one, you'll also want to bookmark my Salted Caramel Cookie Recipe.
Why You'll Love Cookie Butter Puppy Chow
- No oven required — just melt, toss, and coat
- Ready in 15 minutes, start to finish
- Big caramelized flavor from cookie butter and crushed Biscoff
- Great for a crowd — easy to double for parties or treat boards
- Kid-approved and easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins
Ingredients needed
Here’s a little bit on everything that goes into my Biscoff puppy chow:
- Butter: 2 tbsp, helps everything melt down and combine
- Cookie butter: ½ cup; Biscoff is my brand of choice for that warm depth of brown sugar, caramel, and cinnamon
- Semisweet chocolate chips: ½ cup, melted until silky smooth
- Salt: ¼ tsp, added to the coating to enhance all the flavors
- Rice Chex: 5 cups; stick with the original recipe or this puppy chow will be way too sweet
- Powdered sugar: 1 ½ cups, for that classic sweet coating
- Biscoff cookies: 2 cups, lightly crushed, for texture and caramelized flavor
How to make cookie butter puppy chow
- Melt the butter. Add 2 tablespoon of butter to a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until melted.
- Make the chocolate cookie butter coating. Add ½ cup cookie butter, ½ cup chocolate chips, and ¼ teaspoon salt to the saucepan. Mix well and continue stirring until fully melted and combined. Turn off the heat and remove from the burner.
- Coat the cereal. Add 5 cups of Rice Chex to a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over top and gently toss with a large spoon so you don't crush the Chex. Continue until each piece is coated.
- Add the powdered sugar. Add 1 ½ cups of powdered sugar and repeat the coating method. For easy mixing, add the chocolate-coated Chex to a large ziplock bag with the powdered sugar and shake until coated.
- Finish with Biscoff. Stir in 2 cups of lightly crushed Biscoff cookies (use a rolling pin to crush them). Stir to combine, then dig in!
Erin's Expert Recipe Tips
- Toss gently when coating the Chex so you don't crush the cereal.
- Use a large ziplock bag for the powdered sugar step if you want easier, mess-free mixing.
- Double the batch and work in two smaller batches when coating to prevent clumping and ensure even coverage.
- Let refrigerated puppy chow sit out for about 15 minutes before serving so the coating softens back up.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. Refrigerate if you live in a warm climate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some common cookie butter puppy chow questions. Don't see the answer you're looking for? Leave a comment at the bottom of this post!
This Biscoff puppy chow is great in a large serving bowl or individual paper cups. For a party presentation, I recommend a treat board alongside other desserts. It's also perfect for snacking whenever you need something sweet — a great late-night treat.
While Rice Chex is the traditional choice, other cereals can transform this recipe:
Extra crunchy: Corn Flakes or Rice Krispies
Super sweet: Cinnamon Toast Crunch or Cookie Crisp
Macro-friendly: Shredded Wheat or Catalina Crunch
Feel free to customize with your favorite add-ins: pretzel pieces, popcorn, white chocolate chips, sprinkles, chocolate candies, mini marshmallows, crushed shortbread cookies, or potato chips.
Puppy chow isn't pooch-friendly — humans only! The name comes from the shape of Chex cereal; the little squares resemble dog kibble once coated in chocolate. Depending on where you're from, it's also called "muddy buddies" or "reindeer chow."
Biscoff cookies and cookie butter are both naturally plant-based. Just swap in a plant-based butter alternative and vegan chocolate chips for a fully vegan version.=
If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!
Feeling extra snacky? These sweet treats are just what the doctor ordered:
- Healthy Lemon Bars (Gluten-Free)
- Lucky Charms Bark (7 Ingredients!)
- Healthy No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies
- Peanut Butter Energy Bars
- Miso Maple Banana Bread
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Cookie Butter Puppy Chow
Ingredients
Method
- In a saucepan, heat butter until melted over medium-low heat.
- Add in cookie butter, chocolate chips and salt. Continuously stir until melted and once melted, turn off heat and remove from burner.
- Pour chex into a large bowl and then pour chocolate mixture over top. Using a large spoon, toss to coat until each chex is coated, but do so in a gentle way to not totally crush the chex.
- Pour on the powdered sugar and toss until completely coated again. Alternatively, add coated chex and powdered sugar to a large ziplock bag and toss to coat.
- Stir in crushed Biscoff cookies.
- Enjoy!
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