Description
Butterfinger Puppy Chow is a delicious and easy-to-make snack mix that combines crunchy rice cereal with a rich blend of peanut butter, chocolate, and crushed Butterfinger candy bars. Coated in powdered sugar, this sweet treat is perfect for parties, dessert, or anytime you crave a chocolaty peanut butter snack with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups rice cereal squares (like Chex)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup crushed Butterfinger candy bars (about 4 fun-size bars)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter, unsalted butter, and chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Coat Cereal: Place the rice cereal squares into a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal, and gently stir to ensure that all the cereal pieces are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Add Butterfinger Pieces: Add the crushed Butterfinger candy bars to the coated cereal and gently stir again to distribute the candy pieces throughout the mixture.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Transfer the mixture into a large zip-top bag. Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag securely, and shake vigorously until all the cereal pieces are thoroughly coated with the sugar.
- Set and Store: Spread the coated puppy chow onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and set. Once cool, store the snack in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, maintaining freshness and crunch.
Notes
- To intensify the Butterfinger flavor, add extra crushed candy bars after coating with powdered sugar.
- For a firmer texture, chill the puppy chow in the refrigerator before serving.
