Brownie Puppy Chow

 Warning: these are addicting.  A quick and easy snack to make.

BROWNIE PUPPY CHOW 

(makes a large bowl full)

Ingredients:

*1 (12 ounce) box rice Chex

*1 (11.5 ounce) bag chocolate chips + 1 more cup

*1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter

*1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces 

*1 teaspoon vanilla extract

*2 cups powdered sugar

*1 (18.3 ounce) box brownie mix

Directions:

~Pour 1 (12 ounce) box of rice Chex into a large bowl.

~In a medium microwavable bowl, combine 1 (12 ounce bag chocolate chips) + 1 more cup, 1/2 cup butter cut into pieces, 1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter.

~Microwave for 30 seconds intervals, stirring between, until mixture is melted and creamy.

~Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

~Pour over rice checks and stir until well coated.

~Sprinkle 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 (18.3 ounce) box brownie mix and stir until well coated.

~Cover to store at room temperature (I do like to remove the mixture and shake out any excess powder and then return the puppy chow to the bowl