Easy Pistachio Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies) Recipe
This Easy Pistachio Puppy Chow, also known as Muddy Buddies, is a delightful twist on the classic snack, featuring a unique pistachio flavor. It combines crispy rice Chex cereal coated in a smooth white chocolate and butter mixture, then dusted with a flavorful blend of powdered sugar, instant pistachio pudding mix, and almond extract. Perfect for parties, snacks, or holiday treats, it’s simple to make and irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3.4-oz box instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 5 cups rice Chex cereal
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups white chocolate melting wafers
- 1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Prepare Chex Cereal: Place 5 cups of rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside. Line a work surface or baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper to spread the finished snack later.
- Mix Sugar and Pudding Blend: In a gallon-sized zip-top bag, combine 2/3 cup powdered sugar with the entire 3.4-oz box of instant pistachio pudding mix. Seal the bag securely and shake vigorously to mix the powders evenly.
- Add Almond Extract: Add 1/4 teaspoon almond extract to the zip-top bag, seal again, and shake to incorporate the liquid flavoring thoroughly into the sugar mixture.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 cups white chocolate melting wafers with 1/4 cup butter cut into pieces. Microwave initially for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring each time until the mixture is fully melted and smooth, taking care not to overheat.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the rice Chex cereal in the large bowl. Gently stir with a spatula to evenly coat all the cereal pieces with the chocolate, working quickly to avoid the chocolate hardening.
- Coat with Sugar Mixture: Transfer the coated cereal into the zip-top bag containing the pistachio powdered sugar blend. Seal the bag and shake well until every piece is thoroughly coated.
- Cool and Set: Spread the coated cereal mixture evenly onto the lined surface (parchment or wax paper). Allow it to cool completely so the chocolate sets, then break into clusters and serve or store.
Notes
- White chocolate chips can sometimes seize or harden when heated. Using high-quality white chocolate melting wafers, such as Ghirardelli, ensures smoother melting.
- Heating the chocolate and butter mixture in short intervals prevents overheating and graininess.
- You can substitute vanilla almond bark for white chocolate melting wafers if preferred.
- For a stronger pistachio flavor, reduce powdered sugar to 1/3 cup and increase to two boxes of instant pistachio pudding mix.
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