Puppy Chow Bars (Print-Friendly Version)

No-bake chocolate peanut butter Chex cereal bars dusted with powdered sugar - a quick, delicious treat ready in 30 minutes.

# Ingredients:

01 - 5 cups Corn Chex cereal
02 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
03 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 5 large marshmallows
06 - Powdered sugar (to taste)

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, pour Corn Chex cereal and set aside.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and marshmallows. Microwave in 45-second increments, stirring between intervals, until smooth and melted.
03 - Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and mix until the cereal is evenly coated.
04 - Pour the coated cereal into a greased 8×8 baking pan.
05 - Press the mixture firmly into the pan for a compact bar or leave it loosely layered for a chunkier texture.
06 - Sprinkle powdered sugar on top to your taste.
07 - Allow the bars to set in the fridge for a firm texture, or keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for softer bars.