Active Time

　　10 minutes

　　Total Time

　　10 minutes

　　Our late-night take on classic puppy chow gets its earthy sweetness from maple syrup and its dark-as-the-sky look from a cocoa powder coating.

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 6 cups

　　2.5 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

　　

Step 1

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.

　　

Step 2

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.