Dark Chocolate and peanut butter has to be one of the best flavor combinations! This easy treat is perfect for parties or just because.
Snacks like this are just plain dangerous. You won’t be able to stop eating it! If you are planning a party or family get-together for the holidays, this is the perfect snack for your guests to munch on.
Whether you call it Chex Party Mix, muddy buddies or puppy chow, this sweet treat is so easy and so fun to make!
Before you get started, head to Publix armed with this coupon to save on Chex cereal and Ziploc bags! And if you need more party food inspiration, this site has lots of great ideas.
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My trick to perfectly coated Chex is to layer the ingredients in the Ziploc bag. Start with a few scoops of the Chex mixture, add some of the cake mix powder and repeat until you’ve used everything. Then shake it up!
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve used the combination of chocolate and peanut butter in my recipes here. It’s my favorite combination! And if it’s dark chocolate, even better.
Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Chex Party Mix
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 12 oz box Chex cereal (I used the Rice one)
- 1 15 oz dark chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
Instructions
- In a pan over medium low heat, melt the butter and chocolate chips while stirring.
- Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter.
- Pour the cereal into a large mixing bowl. Slowly pour in the chocolate mixture and stir until well coated.
- Pour the cereal mixture into a large Ziploc bag. Add the cake mix powder and peanut butter chips, seal the bag, and shake until coated.
What is your favorite way to use Chex in your holiday recipes?
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
This has to be on a list for me to do at some point soon! I have a chex mix I’m working on, but I wished I would have come up with this idea, instead of the one I did. I mean mine is good, but oh man, it’s not chocolate and peanut butter!! 🙂 Loved the fact that you used cake mix. I’ve never seen any like that. Very unique!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
There’s nothing like chocolate and peanut butter together! Using a cake mix was so simple and tastes so good.
Lecy | A Simpler Grace says
This looks so yummy. Chocolate and peanut butter is a killer combo for me and I bet using the darker chocolate makes it so rich. Thanks for sharing Jenna!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Thanks, Lecy! This combo is delicious for sure.
Annie says
I was just looking for a good Chex recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
I hope you like it! This combination was so good.
Leigh Anne Borders says
I would love to try the red velvet chex party mix. We love red velvet cakes so this would be an easy alternative;)
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
I really like making chex party mix with cake mixes! It’s so easy and so tasty.
Cristina says
This looks soooo delicious. Peanut butter and chocolate is my Achille’s heel, I’ll have to try these! Love the dark chocolate twist.
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
It’s definitely my Achille’s heel, too. It’s just so good!
Kati says
This looks amazing! I love dark chocolate so you are speaking my language for sure.
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Dark chocolate is the BEST! This mix is so good.
Miz Helen says
We will love this Party Mix, it looks awesome! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday. I sure appreciate you!
Miz Helen
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Thank you Miz Helen! I hope you had a Merry Christmas.