Midnight Puppy Chow

• servings: 6 items
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 ½ ounces milk chocolate, chopped, or 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

4 cups Chex cereal

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably dark

1/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions

Heat chopped chocolate or chips, peanut butter, maple syrup, and salt in a large heatproof bowl in a microwave on high 30 seconds. Stir to combine, then microwave 30 seconds more and stir until melted and smooth. Add cereal and gently toss with a rubber spatula until coated. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag.

Whisk cocoa powder and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Pour over cereal in bag, seal, and shake until coated. Pour out onto a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and let cool.