Butterfinger Puppy Chow Recipe
Butterfinger Puppy Chow is a sweet and crunchy snack mix featuring crispy Rice Chex cereal coated in a rich blend of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, then tossed with crushed Butterfinger candy bars and powdered sugar. This no-bake treat is perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you crave a deliciously addictive snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 7 cups Rice Chex Cereal, or store brand version
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 18 fun size Butterfinger candy bars (15 crushed, 3 roughly chopped for garnish)
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Prepare the cereal base: Add the 7 cups of Rice Chex Cereal to an extra large bowl, ensuring you have enough room to mix thoroughly without spilling.
- Melt the chocolate mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, and ¼ cup salted butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir well until the mixture is completely melted and smooth, ensuring an even coating later.
- Add vanilla flavor: Stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract into the melted mixture until fully combined to enhance the flavor profile.
- Coat the cereal: Drizzle the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Gently stir to coat the cereal pieces evenly without breaking them.
- Add crushed candy: Stir in the 15 crushed fun size Butterfinger candy bars into the coated cereal mixture, distributing the candy evenly throughout.
- Coat with powdered sugar: Sprinkle 1 ¼ cups sifted powdered sugar over the cereal mixture and stir gently. Alternatively, transfer the coated cereal to a large (2 gallon) ziplock bag, add the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake well to ensure all pieces are well coated while keeping the sugar contained for easy cleanup.
- Let dry and garnish: Spread the powdered sugar-coated cereal out on a baking sheet to dry. Just before serving, sprinkle the 3 roughly chopped fun size Butterfinger candy bars on top for garnish and extra texture.
Notes
- Milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or candy melts can be used as alternatives to semi sweet chocolate chips for different flavor variations.
- You can mix Rice, Corn, and Wheat Chex cereals for a more textured mix.
- Try adding fun extras like mini peanut butter cups, Reese’s Pieces, or Butterfinger balls to customize your snack.
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