Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these irresistible puppy chow chocolate truffles that blend childhood nostalgia and grown-up indulgence. Powdered sugar-coated morsels deliver rich chocolate flavor and playful crunch, making you crave just one more delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (255 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (128 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups (60 grams) Rice Chex cereal, crushed into fine crumbs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a microwave-safe bowl and combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter, melting in short intervals while stirring until achieving a silky consistency.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and salt into the melted mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly and then transfer to the refrigerator, chilling for approximately 60 minutes until the texture becomes sufficiently firm for shaping.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, portion out uniform amounts of the chilled mixture and gently roll into compact, smooth spheres.
- Arrange the raw truffle balls on a parchment-lined tray and place in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to solidify their structure.
- Prepare a shallow coating dish by combining powdered sugar and finely crushed Chex cereal, mixing until uniform.
- Carefully roll each chilled truffle through the sugar-cereal mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Transfer the coated truffles to a clean serving platter or storage container.
- Refrigerate the puppy chow truffles until ready to serve, maintaining their optimal texture and flavor when served cold.
Notes
- Chill the mixture thoroughly to ensure easy rolling and prevent sticky hands during truffle formation.
- Toast the Chex cereal lightly before crushing to enhance its nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the coating.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew for unique flavor variations while maintaining the recipe’s creamy texture.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips and vegan butter to make this recipe suitable for plant-based diets without compromising the rich, indulgent taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg