Just five simple ingredients—sweet, creamy, and delightfully crunchy—make this Oreo Puppy Chow a delicious twist on the classic chocolate-and-peanut version. It’s easy, fast, and perfect for snacking, parties, or topping desserts.
About this Puppy Chow
Puppy chow (also called muddy buddies in many regions) is a beloved snack made from Chex cereal coated in a sweet chocolate mixture and dusted with powdered sugar. This version swaps the traditional chocolate-and-peanut-butter coating for a cookies-and-cream profile using white chocolate and crushed Oreos. It’s a copycat take on the packaged Cookies & Cream Muddy Buddies and comes together in about 10 minutes with only five ingredients—so kids can help, and you’ll likely make it again and again.
Recipe Ingredients
- Rice Chex – the crunchy base that holds all the flavor.
- White chocolate chips – provide the creamy, “cream” coating.
- Funfetti Oreo Brownie Mix – a dry mix that adds intense cookies-and-cream flavor without fuss.
- Powdered sugar – a light dusting to finish the mix and keep it classic.
- Oreos – crushed into small pieces for both texture and flavor.
See the recipe card below for exact measurements and full nutrition details.
How to Make This Recipe
1. Place white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second intervals, stirring between bursts, until smooth. Be careful not to overheat; chocolate can seize if it gets too hot.
2. Transfer the Chex cereal to a large gallon storage bag. Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal, seal the bag, and gently shake and toss until the pieces are evenly coated. Work patiently so the cereal doesn’t break while you distribute the chocolate.
3. In a separate zip-top bag, place the Oreos, press out excess air, and crush with a rolling pin or your hands until they become fine crumbs and small chunks.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the Funfetti Oreo brownie mix with the powdered sugar. Add the crushed Oreos and this dry mixture into the bag with the chocolate-coated Chex. Seal and gently toss until each piece is well coated.
5. Chill the bag in the refrigerator for 10–20 minutes so the white chocolate firms up. Serve by the handful, sprinkle over ice cream, or use as a fun dessert topping.
Recipe FAQs
Store Oreo Puppy Chow in the sealed bag you used to mix it or in an airtight container for 3–5 days at room temperature. Avoid placing it where it can be crushed; use a rigid container if needed.
Yes—place the Puppy Chow in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 5 months. Thaw to room temperature before serving.
Make sure the white chocolate is fully melted but not overheated. Toss gently to avoid breaking Chex pieces; some chunkiness adds great texture.
Try cookies-and-cream chocolate bars instead of chips, or swap Rice Chex for Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, or Crispix. For a milder base flavor, use a Funfetti Vanilla Oreo cake mix in place of the brownie mix.
No. Despite the name, this recipe contains chocolate and lots of sugar and is not safe for dogs.
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Oreo Puppy Chow
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Equipment
- Ziplock bag (storage size)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 6 oz Rice Chex
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Funfetti Oreo Brownie Mix
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 15 Oreos, crushed
Instructions
- Place white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second intervals until smooth, stirring between intervals.
- Add the Rice Chex to a gallon storage bag and pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal.
- Seal the bag and gently toss until the cereal is well coated with white chocolate.
- Place Oreos in another zip-top bag, remove excess air, and crush into crumbs using a rolling pin or hands.
- In a separate bowl, combine the Funfetti Oreo brownie mix and powdered sugar.
- Add the crushed Oreos and dry mix into the Chex bag. Toss until all pieces are coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator 10–20 minutes to set the chocolate, then serve.
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Notes
Do not overheat the white chocolate; it can burn or seize and become unusable.
Be patient when mixing the Chex and melted chocolate to avoid breaking the cereal pieces; a few chunks add great texture.
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