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Butterfinger Puppy Chow Recipe

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Butterfinger Puppy Chow is a delightful and easy-to-make snack combining crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated in a smooth mixture of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, then mixed with crushed Butterfinger candy bars and dusted with powdered sugar. This no-bake treat offers a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures, ideal for parties, movie nights, or anytime snacking.

Ingredients

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Cereal

  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal

Chocolate Mixture

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter (or coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-Ins

  • 1 1/4 cups crushed Butterfinger candy bars (about 5 fun-size bars)

Coating

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cereal: Pour 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside to ensure an even coating later.
  2. Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, and 1/4 cup butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
  3. Add Vanilla: Stir 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture to enhance flavor depth.
  4. Coat Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently fold and mix until every piece is thoroughly coated with the chocolate-peanut butter blend.
  5. Add Candy: Gently stir in 1 1/4 cups of crushed Butterfinger candy bars, distributing them evenly throughout the coated cereal mixture.
  6. Powdered Sugar Coating: Transfer the mixture to a large resealable plastic bag. Add 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar, seal the bag securely, and shake vigorously until the cereal is evenly covered with powdered sugar.
  7. Cool and Set: Spread the coated puppy chow onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and set. This prevents clumping and helps the coating firm up. Once cooled, store as desired.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
  • For extra crunch, chill the puppy chow in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Swap out Butterfinger candy bars with Reese’s, Snickers, or toffee bits for tasty variations.
  • Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free if serving to someone with gluten sensitivities.

Keywords: Butterfinger Puppy Chow, Puppy Chow Snack, Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack, No Bake Snack, Chex Mix Recipe, Sweet Snack Mix

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