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Puppy Chow Cheese Ball

Whether you call it Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies, this Puppy Chow Cheese Ball is for you! Cream cheese, chocolate, and crunchy Chex cereal!!
4.79 from 19 votes
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Course: Snacks to Share
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate pudding powder instant dry mix
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chocolate Chex cereal crushed, divided

Instructions

Mix the Puppy Chow Cheese Ball

  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cream cheese, pudding powder mix, peanut butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla.
  • Mix until combined.
  • Stir in the mini chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chocolate Chex cereal by hand until combined.
  • Shape mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
  • Chill for 30 minutes.

Finish the Puppy Chow Cheese Ball

  • When ready to serve, remove the Puppy Chow Cheese Ball from the fridge.
  • In a shallow bowl or plate, combine the remaining powdered sugar and chocolate Chex cereal.
  • Roll the Puppy Chow Cheese Ball in the powdered sugar and cereal mix to coat it.
  • Serve with salted pretzels.  I like the square waffle shape for more surface area!

Notes

*If you like this recipe, please leave me a comment and rate it with some stars.  Thank you!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g