Dark Chocolate & Nutella Puppy Chow

By stancec44

Any type of Chex will work, but I like corn Chex for its nutty taste and uniform shape. It is also gluten-free.
Adding the last tablespoon of powdered sugar separately gives the puppy chow a more uniform color and appearance. If you're not in it for the aesthetics, you don't have to bother with this step; simply add the extra tablespoon to the cocoa powder mixture.

Ingredients

• 5 cups Chex cereal
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Details

Servings 5
Adapted from thekitchn.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place the cereal in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pour into a gallon-size zip-top bag.

Place the dark chocolate, Nutella and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second bursts until the chocolate and butter have melted. (If you don't have a microwave, melt the mixture in a double boiler instead.) Add the vanilla and stir until smooth. Immediately pour over the cereal and stir gently until evenly coated. Transfer the cereal to the zip-top bag and shake until well-coated with the cocoa powder mixture. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and shake again.

Spread puppy chow onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let cool completely. Puppy chow tastes best within 1 to 2 days of making it, but will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.