Funfetti Puppy Chow Recipe (aka Muddy Buddies) (2024)

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This funfetti puppy chow is a fun combination of crispy Chex cereal and melted white chocolate, made colorful with sprinkles and funfetti cake mix, then tossed in powdered sugar for a sweet cake-batter flavored treat that everyone will love!

For more yummy funfetti treats try my funfetti cake mix bars, funetti dip, and funfetti cake mix cookies.

Puppy Chow (aka Muddy Buddies) is one of my favorite treats when I’m craving something sweet.

The fun, colorful addition of sprinkles and funfetti cake mix in this puppy chow recipe make it a unique treat to make for birthday parites or any other fun celebration.

Plus you will find that adults love this colorful snack mix just as much as kids do!

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Two of the best things about this funfetti puppy chow recipe are that it is easy to make, and the ingredients are easy to find at any grocery store. You may already have most of them in your pantry! I like to keep them on hand to whip up a batch of birthday cake puppy chow whenever I get the craving.

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To make this confetti puppy chow, you will simply toss your Chex cereal in melted chocolate, add in sprinkles, then toss your mixture into a mixture of the powdered sugar and funfetti cake mix. Then simply spread the mixture out to let it cool, then you can enjoy it. Easy peasy!

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Why You’ll Love This Funfetti Puppy Chow

It’s a delicious sweet treat!
The sprinkles and confetti give this treat a colorful pop, making it perfect for birthday parties and other celebrations.
The funfetti mix not only gives it a festive look but gives it a yummy cake batter flavor too.
It looks super cute in treat bags, making it great for gifting or classroom parties.
The ingredients are easy to find and the recipe is simple to make.

Ingredients For Your Funfetti Muddy Buddies

This section includes ingredient notes and substitution options. Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

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Rice Chex cereal– the base of your puppy chow
White candy melts– white melting chocolate or almond bark would work as well
Confectioners sugar– coats the chocolate-covered chex to add sweetness and help them “set”
Funfetti cake mix– combines with the confectioners sugar to give the chex mix its tasty cake batter flavor
Sprinkles– adds a fun and festive pop of color

Equipment Needed

microwave safe bowl
instant read thermometer
large mixing bowl
gallon-size ziplock baggie
wax paper or parchment paper

Cake Mix and Food Safety

Cake mix is not meant to be consumed uncooked. Although it is rare, the raw flour in the mix could be contaminated with bacteria that cause food-borne illness.

The good news is that the solution is simple: heat-treat the cake mix to kill off any harmful bacteria that may be present.

There are two methods to do this:

Heat-treat in the oven: Spread your cake mix on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes at 350°F, or until the temperature of the mix reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.

Heat-treat in the microwave: Place the cake mix in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the temperature of the mix reaches 165°F (this should take about 90-120 seconds).

Visit this article for a more in-depth explanation of how to heat-treat flour.

How To Make Funfetti Puppy Chow

This section shows you how to make the recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions. For the full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

Step 1: Heat-treat the funfetti mix (see above) and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 2: Add Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl and set aside.

What to Serve/Pair with Your Puppy Chow

This Puppy Chow makes a great addition to a treat bag! Throw in a few pieces of individually wrapped dark chocolates, and you have a sweet little treat that anyone would appreciate.
Are you putting this Puppy Chow on a dessert tray? Add these Peanut Butter Cup Cookies and these yummy Hidden Kiss Pudding Cookies. Both are delicious sweet treats and look great on a platter.
Want an adult drink to go with your Funfetti Muddy Buddies? Try this colorful, tasty Easy Pink Moscato Sangria Recipe.

Recipe Tips

If you want to make your puppy chow extra sweet, add in some M&M’s. This also gives it even more color!
To make this a fun treat for any holiday, add festive sprinkles: hearts for Valentine’s Day, shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day, etc…

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Storage

If stored in an air-tight container, this puppy chow will last about a week at room temperature. You can also store it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Puppy Chow Recipe FAQs

Can I use milk chocolate/melting candy instead of white?

Sure, but keep in mind that the sprinkles won’t “pop” as much with the darker chocolate.

Can I add something else to the cereal mixture?

Yes! Feel free to add anything that you may find in traditional Chex Mix, such as pretzels or nuts. Keep in mind that if you do this, you may want to add some extra melting candy.

Can I use store-brand cereal?

Yes, if this is what you have on hand, feel free to use the store brand instead of actual Chex.In the spirit of full transparency, I do think that there is a difference in the taste and texture and recommend the Chex brand if you can find it.It seems to maintain its “crunch” a little better when tossed in the melted candy.

More Chex Mix and Puppy Chow Recipes

Christmas Puppy Chow
Peppermint Bark Puppy Chow
Cinnamon Sugar Chex Mix

Recipe

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