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Butterfinger Puppy Chow Recipe

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Butterfinger Puppy Chow is a delightful and addictive snack mix combining crispy Rice Chex cereal coated in a smooth, melted blend of chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, then mixed with crushed Butterfinger candy bars and dusted generously with powdered sugar. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or an indulgent treat, this easy no-bake recipe delivers a crunchy, sweet, and peanut buttery flavor in every bite.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 14 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 7 cups Rice Chex Cereal (store brand version)
  • 1¼ cup powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 18 fun size Butterfinger candy bars (15 crushed and 3 roughly chopped for garnish)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cereal: Add 7 cups of Rice Chex Cereal to an extra-large bowl, ensuring it’s big enough to hold the cereal and toppings for easy mixing.
  2. Melt 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 with no lumps.
  3. Add Vanilla: Stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract thoroughly into the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture, ensuring an even flavor distribution.
  4. Coat the Cereal: Drizzle the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture evenly over the cereal. Gently stir the cereal to ensure every piece is well coated without breaking the cereal pieces.
  5. Add Crushed Butterfinger: Stir in the 15 crushed Butterfinger candy bars carefully, folding them into the coated cereal to integrate their sweet, crunchy texture.
  6. Coat with Powdered Sugar: Sprinkle 1¼ cup sifted powdered sugar over the coated cereal mixture. Stir well to coat all pieces. Alternatively, transfer the coated cereal to an extra-large 2-gallon ziplock bag, add powdered sugar, seal, and shake thoroughly. This helps contain the sugar powder and simplifies cleanup.
  7. Dry and Garnish: Spread the powdered sugar-coated cereal evenly on a baking sheet to let it dry slightly. Just before serving, sprinkle the 3 roughly chopped fun size Butterfinger candy bars for an appealing garnish and added texture.

Notes

  • Use a large bowl or ziplock bag to make mixing easier and less messy.
  • Ensure the powdered sugar is sifted to avoid clumps in the coating.
  • Let the coated cereal dry briefly to prevent clumping before adding garnish.
  • Store the Puppy Chow in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy for up to 3 days.
  • The recipe can be doubled or halved depending on the serving size required.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/butterfinger-puppy-chow-recipe/