Brownie Batter Puppy Chow (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1 12.8-oz box (362g) Chocolate Chex® cereal
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8 ounces (227g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
→ Sugar Coating
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½ cup (100g) firmly packed light brown sugar
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⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
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⅓ cup (32g) Dutch processed or unsweetened cocoa powder
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¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
→ Optional Add-ins
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⅔ cup (126g) chocolate sprinkles
# Instructions:
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Pour the cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
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Place the chopped chocolate in a small microwave safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 20 seconds on HIGH, stir, and heat again as necessary in 20-second increments until completely melted.
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Immediately pour melted chocolate over cereal and stir gently to coat.
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Pour cereal into a large zip-top bag or large container with a tight-fitting lid and add the sprinkles. Shake until all of the sprinkles are evenly dispersed.
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Add the sugar and cocoa mixture and shake again until everything is coated. Add the powdered sugar and shake one last time until everything is coated.
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Spread onto baking sheet lined with foil or parchment and allow to cool. Discard excess powder. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to one week.
# Notes:
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If you can't find Chocolate Chex®, you can use 8 cups of regular Rice Chex® or other crisp rice cereal
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Dutch processed cocoa powder has a less bitter taste than traditional unsweetened cocoa powder
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Stores at room temperature for up to one week