Description
Butterfinger Puppy Chow is a deliciously addictive no-bake snack mix featuring crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated in a rich blend of melted milk chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and butter, then tossed with crushed Butterfinger candy bars and powdered sugar for a sweet, crunchy treat perfect for parties or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Cereal
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
Candy and Coating
- 1 cup Butterfinger candy bars, crushed
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the cereal: Place the 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside for coating.
- Melt the chocolate mixture: Combine 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, and 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the mixture is smooth and completely melted, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes total.
- Add vanilla: Stir 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture to enhance the flavor.
- Coat the cereal: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and gently toss with a spatula or spoon to evenly coat every piece of cereal without crushing them.
- Incorporate candy pieces: Add the crushed Butterfinger candy bars to the coated cereal and gently stir to distribute the candy pieces throughout.
- Coat with powdered sugar: Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal mixture into a large zip-top bag or container with a lid. Add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, seal, and shake thoroughly until all cereal pieces are evenly coated with the powdered sugar.
- Cool and serve: Spread the coated snack mix onto a baking sheet in a single layer and allow it to cool completely at room temperature before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store Butterfinger Puppy Chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For longer storage, freeze the mixture in a sealed container and thaw before serving.
- For extra crunch and flavor, stir in additional chopped Butterfinger pieces after coating with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
