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Classic Easy Homemade Chocolate and Peanut Chex Mix Puppy Chow Recipe!

Classic Easy Homemade Chocolate and Peanut Chex Mix Puppy Chow Recipe!

By Mona - Far From The Farm
October 11, 2025
Budget-friendly chocolate and peanut Chex Mix snack that’s sweet, crunchy, and easy to make for any occasion! 
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Makes: 1 Batch
Approximate cost $15
Prep Time 10 minutes
Drying time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1 Batch
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 & ¼ cups Pretzel twists
  • 1 & ¼ cups Honey Nut Chex cereal
  • 1 cup Honey Nut Cheerios
  • ½ cup Honey roasted peanuts
  • 4.5 oz M&M's - any flavor you prefer
  • ¾ cup Hershey’s Kisses - unwrapped
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips - we used semi-sweet but any will do
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • mixing bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large glass jar or airtight container
  • 1 large resealable food bag

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, add the pretzel twists, Chex cereal, Cheerios, peanuts, M&M’s, and unwrapped Hershey Kisses. Give everything a good mix so the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine your chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave for 60 seconds, stir, then continue heating in 30-second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  3. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and toss gently with a spatula until everything is coated. Try not to crush the cereal, just fold until it’s all glossy and covered.
  4. Add your powdered sugar into a large resealable food bag. Scoop in the chocolate-covered mix, seal the bag, and shake until everything is coated evenly in the sugar.
  5. Spread the mix out on parchment paper to cool for a few minutes, then store in jars or airtight containers. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you want to switch things up, try adding peanut butter chips, mini marshmallows, or seasonal M&M’s. You can even make this festive for Christmas or Valentine’s Day by swapping the candy colors.
 

Storage

Store your puppy chow mix in airtight jars, snack bags, or containers for up to a week at room temperature. If it’s humid, keep it in the fridge to prevent the chocolate from melting.
 
 

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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