This sweet, chocolate-peanut butter–coated Chex mix dusted with powdered sugar is one of the easiest desserts ever. No baking, no special equipment—just melt, mix, and shake!
⭐ Ingredients
9 cups Rice Chex cereal (or Corn Chex)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½–2 cups powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
Optional Add-Ins:
Mini M&M’s
Pretzel pieces
Mini marshmallows
Crushed Oreos
⭐ Instructions
1. Prep the Base
Pour the 9 cups of Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
2. Melt the Chocolate Mixture
In a microwave-safe bowl, add:
Chocolate chips
Peanut butter
Butter
Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Coat the Cereal
Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal.
Gently fold until every piece is evenly coated (use a spatula to avoid crushing).
4. Add the Powdered Sugar
You can do this two ways:
Method A: Bag Shake (most popular & easiest)
Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal to a large zip-top bag.
Add 1½ cups powdered sugar.
Seal and shake until fully coated.
Add more powdered sugar if needed for extra coverage.
Method B: Bowl Toss
Sprinkle powdered sugar over the cereal and toss with a spatula until coated.
5. Cool & Serve
Spread the mix onto a baking sheet to cool for a few minutes.
Once set, transfer to a bowl—or store in airtight containers.
⭐ Tips to Make It Extra Good
Use Rice Chex for the lightest, crunchiest texture.
Don’t overheat the chocolate—it burns fast.
Add powdered sugar in stages for a more even coat.
Add candy after the mix cools so it doesn’t melt.
Store in the fridge for a firmer, less messy snack.
⭐ Fun Variations
Nutella Puppy Chow: Replace peanut butter with Nutella.
Cookies & Cream: Use white chocolate + crushed Oreos.
Salted Caramel: Mix in caramel drizzle + sea salt.
S’mores Style: Add graham crackers + marshmallows.
⭐ Why Everyone Loves This Recipe
✔ Ready in 5 minutes
✔ No baking
✔ Perfect for gifting or parties
✔ Kid-friendly & addictively delicious