Easy Ritz Bits and Oreo puppy chow (muddy buddies) is made with Ritz bits crackers, mini-Oreos, peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar- seriously delicious!

Traditional puppy chow is made from a base of rice Chex cereal but today we’re taking it to the next level with mini-Ritz and Oreos!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

This Ritz cracker and Oreo puppy chow is a fun twist on traditional puppy chow. There’s no baking required (just the microwave) and once you start munching, it’s hard to stop! It’s sweet, crunchy, and completely addictive!

Ok- lets settle the debate once and for all. Puppy chow or muddy buddies? I never know! It really just comes down to where you live and what you grew up calling it. I grew up referring to this as puppy chow, so that’s what I’m sticking to!

Ingredients you’ll need:

Mini Oreos
Ritz Bits crackers
Creamy peanut butter (don’t use the natural stuff here)!
Butter
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Powdered sugar

Us Midwesterners love our puppy chow! This snack mix is a staple for any gathering, including tailgates, grill outs and holidays!

It’s a fun take on the original and the slightly salty, buttery Ritz crackers are my favorite! It’s still super quick and easy to make, and sure to be a hit at your next party!

How to make the best Ritz Bits and Oreo puppy chow:

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt peanut butter, butter, and chocolate chips in 30 second intervals or until completely melted and smooth.
Reserve ½ cup of Oreos and ½ cup of Ritz Bits for later, then add the remaining Oreos and Ritz to the chocolate mixture. Fold to coat completely.
Transfer the chocolate coated Oreos and Ritz to a container (with a lid) or large Ziploc bag. Add in the powdered sugar, seal your container or bag, and shake to coat the puppy chow.
Transfer the puppy chow to your serving bowl and add in the reserved Oreos and Ritz bits from earlier. Give it a light toss to evenly distribute, then let cool before enjoying for storing for later!

The best thing about this salty-sweet snack is that you can easily prepare it in advance or make a big batch for yourself and keep it in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to 2 weeks!

My top tips:

I like reserving about ½ cup each of the Oreos and Ritz Bits so that I can throw them into the finished puppy chow as is! This just lets everyone know what they’re eating since you can’t really tell once it’s all covered in powdered sugar!
I recommend microwaving the peanut butter, butter, and chocolate in 30 second intervals, then stirring in-between. This ensures everything melts evenly and becomes perfectly smooth.
Be sure you fully coat the Oreos and Ritz in the chocolate mixture! This is what the powdered sugar will stick to.
It’s important to let the puppy chow cool completely before storing. If you store it while still warm, the powdered sugar will dissolve, and we don’t want that!
You can easily double or triple this recipe for a crowd. Just be sure you’re using a container or Ziploc bag large enough to accommodate all the puppy chow!

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