A couple weeks ago, I got the sheer honor to make treats for the Be Crafty Workshop, the coolest craft workshop this side of the Mississippi. Amanda and Jessica host one fine party, and I love nothing more than to make things with my hands. Basically, I had the time of my life (see picture below).
Amanda can style the dessert table in such a way that it’s almost too beautiful to eat. Almost. Everyone, including me, stared for a solid 10 minutes, then snapped a picture before eventually partaking. Jessica made magic out of grocery store flowers. Dessert table aside, we were there to make gift wrap, boxes, bags, and pom-poms. I may not be the best gift giver, as divulged in this Yahoo interview, but my packages will look mighty nice this year.
If you live in the Twin Cities, bookmark Be Crafty Workshop. The next event will be announced soon (and I imagine will sell out mighty fast)! Now, let’s talk about how to make perfect puppy chow. My mother-in-law let me divulge all her secrets.
My mother-in-law makes THE best puppy chow. It’s picture perfect and evenly coated every single time. You’re in luck, she gave me the OK to share her secrets. Get ready to dance.
Ingredients
Scale
1 stick butter
1 c. creamy peanut butter
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 oz. box Rice Chex*
12 oz. box (about 4 cups) powdered sugar, plus more if needed
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt butter, peanut butter, and chocolate. Whisk to combine.
In a large container (large enough to fit a box of cereal) with a fitted lid, add half of the rice chex with half of the chocolate mixture. Shake well to evenly coat.
Add remaining chex and chocolate mixture. Repeat.
Pour in about 2/3 of the powdered sugar. Shake what your momma gave you. Dance and shake some more.
Take a peek inside. Very, very carefully take a thin spatula to the edge of the container to loosen nuggets. Don’t worry about getting all of them. Pour in remaining powdered sugar and continue to shake. Transition into dance mode. Keep going.
Peek in to find the most perfectly coated puppy chow you ever did see. The powdered sugar should be fully absorbed. If the puppy chow is still a bit wet, add a little more powdered sugar at a time and repeat your dance moves.
Notes
Only Rice Chex will do. Crispix will crumble upon the shake/dance maneuver.
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Puppy Chow is one of my seven deadly sins, right up there with rice krispie treats and oreos. Be Crafty is too cute, I’ll have to check it out next time I’m in Minneapolis!
Thanks Rebecca! I the being on the other side of the camera, but I did it just this once 🙂 The whoopie pie looking cookies are the Christmas in a Cookie. So decadent but so good!
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I want a dessert table like that at my wedding!!! MAGIC indeed
Love,
Kim
Puppy Chow is one of my seven deadly sins, right up there with rice krispie treats and oreos. Be Crafty is too cute, I’ll have to check it out next time I’m in Minneapolis!
Sooooo fun!! And yay for puppy chow. That’s pretty much my favorite thing to snack on.
This looks like the kind of craft/holiday party I wanna be a part of! Happy Holidays!!
Oh my gosh! LOVE! The treat table decor is pretty ah-mazing as well!
Loving everything about this! Love the puppy chow, not many people know how to make it perfectly!!
I love puppy chow and you’re totally right, I can’t stop looking at that set up! I pinned the recipe 🙂
Love the picture of you at the top!! Are those whoopee pies? I’m not seeing the recipe…is it here?
Thanks Rebecca! I the being on the other side of the camera, but I did it just this once 🙂 The whoopie pie looking cookies are the Christmas in a Cookie. So decadent but so good!
So glad I asked!! Those are adorable…I’m excited to try them. Happy holidays!! xo