These Puppy Chow Recipes Will Make Your Midwestern Soul Sing (2024)

Just starting out with puppy chow? Well, there's plenty of deliciousness packed into the basic recipe — chocolate, peanut butter, and a hefty layer of powdered sugar.

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For those of you who didn't enjoy these frosted sugar bombs at some point during your childhood, I'm sincerely sorry. Make up for lost time and delicious memories by throwing them into your puppy chow!

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It's like all your childhood favorites got together for one irreverantly delicious party. And you're all invited.

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Golden Grahams and mini marshmallows mean you can take s'mores on the go for roadtrips, or even just snacking at your office. The marshamallows are even toasted!

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Coconut fans, we didn't forget about you! This recipe doubles down on the tropical goodness so you can let your snack take you away to the islands.

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Caramel-laden cookies get an extra dousing of caramel in this version. If you're anything like us, you'll snack on a couple of Samoas while making this recipe, so stock up!

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There are even delicious twists for those who like fruit desserts. Vanilla and orange make these a nostalgic reminder of summer push pops, but fresh orange zest is a decidedly mature final touch.

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Replace your mid-afternoon cup of joe with a serving of this buzzed snack for a twist on your daily caffeine fix. This recipe boasts a boost from espresso powder and chocolate-covered espresso beans.

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No fuss, no frills, just delicious puppy chow plus Oreos. You don't need much more than that.

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Sweet with a serious tang. Everything you love about lemon bars in a new, popable form.

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Really can't get enough of the classic dessert combo of peanut butter and chocolate? Try throwing in Reese's Pieces, chopped up peanut butter cups, or peanut butter brownies as pictured.

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Reminiscent of cookies, but loaded with so much more finger-lickin-good sugar. Meet your new best friend, cinnamon.

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Citrus junkies rejoice! This version has plenty of lime juice and zest to balance the large portion of powdered sugar and white chocolate, with just enough vanilla for a touch of creaminess reminiscent of the pie.

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Depending on the intensity of your love of this classic candy, you can alter the size of the crushed Butterfingers mixed into this sweet snack. We vote for hefty chunks like in the picture.

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Welcome in fall with this version of puppy chow that's studded with buttery, crumbly chunks of streusel. Hide the container or it will be stolen from you.

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Scotchy scotch scotch goodness...except, the kid-friendly kind.

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There's plenty of protein in there from almond butter, ground hazelnuts, and skim milk...right? Right.

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No slice of carrot cake is complete without cream cheese frosting, so why would you skip it for your batch of puppy chow?

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The beloved classic candy translated into puppy chow. Bonus: it's the perfect new way to have your after-dinner mint.

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All the spinkle-laden goodness of birthday cake without the boxed mix. If you're having a rough day, go ahead and double the dose of sprinkles. It helps, really it does.

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