No-brainer Recipes: Puppy Chow

Muddy Buddies. Monkey Mix. Puppy Chow.

You know it. You love it. It is a childhood classic. Granted, it may not be gourmet, but it is a delicious treat that the kids can help you make.

Tip: Store in a large zip loc bag or air tight canister to retain freshness.

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Puppy Chow aka Puggy Chow

Makes many servings

9 cups Chex cereal (any variety)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1. Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside. [Read more...]

No-brainer Recipes: Peanut Butter Cookies

This is the ultimate “no-brainer” recipe.  I mean, really, it’s too easy…

Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 egg

Pre-heat oven to 375.

Mix together until it looks like cookie dough.  Yes, it does hold together like regular dough! (people ask me this all the time)


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Now, roll into balls as you normally would with peanut butter cookies.  Make them whatever size you’d like, but in the photo I was able to make a total of 15, which used up all the dough. [Read more...]