Nutella Puppy Chow

I hate they call this stuff puppy chow but I get it…it sort of looks like dog food.  It definitely is not for pets that it is for sure!Let me tell you, it sure does not take like it!  This is a really fun recipe to make for parties.  You can place it in bowls and everyone will be eating it up by the handful.  It is also great to put in little snack packs for camping (keep it cool) or for the kids to make just for fun.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter (or unsalted)
• 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons Nutella
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 and 1/4 cup salty peanuts (dry roasted, honey-roasted – whichever you prefer)
• 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a small to medium sauce pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and Nutella.  You must stir it constantly to prevent burning.  Continue until smooth.
2. Add salt. Remove from heat.
3. Pour the peanuts and cereal into a large bowl.  Top with warm Nutella mixture and gently mix it around to coat each piece of cereal.
4. In a large zipped top bag or covered container, add the powdered sugar.
5. Pour the Nutella covered cereal into the large bag or container. Seal the bag or container and shake until all the cereal is coated with the powdered mixture.
6. Discard excess powder and enjoy. Store at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

You can add other kinds of nuts if you like, but I found peanuts to be the most easy to use with this recipe.  Do not try and speed up the process and put the mixture in the fridge, it will make your mixture a little more soggy in my opinion.