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Butterfinger Puppy Chow Recipe

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Butterfinger Puppy Chow is a sweet and crunchy snack mix made with crispy Rice Chex cereal coated in a rich blend of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, mixed with crushed Butterfinger candy bars and dusted with powdered sugar. This irresistible treat is perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you want a delicious, easy-to-make snack.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 7 cups Rice Chex Cereal (or store brand version)
  • 1 ¼ 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 the Rice Chex cereal to an extra large mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. Melt the chocolate mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and salted butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
  3. Add vanilla extract: Stir in the pure vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined.
  4. Coat the cereal: Drizzle the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently stir to evenly coat all the cereal pieces.
  5. Incorporate crushed Butterfinger: Stir in the 15 crushed Butterfinger candy bars to mix throughout the coated cereal.
  6. Coat with powdered sugar: Sprinkle the sifted powdered sugar over the coated cereal mixture and stir to coat, or transfer the coated cereal into a large (2-gallon) ziplock bag, add the powdered sugar, seal, and shake well to evenly coat while minimizing mess.
  7. Dry and garnish: Spread the coated cereal out on a baking sheet to dry. Just before serving, sprinkle the roughly chopped 3 fun size Butterfinger candy bars over the top for garnish and added texture.

Notes

  • Use a large bowl to give yourself room to stir without spilling.
  • Warming the chocolate mixture slowly and stirring well prevents burning or clumping.
  • Using a ziplock bag to coat with powdered sugar helps contain the mess and makes clean-up easier.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep the snack fresh and crunchy.
  • You can substitute the Butterfinger candy bars with other crunchy chocolate peanut butter candy bars if preferred.

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