Butterfinger Puppy Chow Recipe
Butterfinger Puppy Chow is a decadent, crunchy snack mix that combines crispy Rice Chex cereal with a rich, smooth chocolate and peanut butter coating, enhanced by crunchy Butterfinger candy pieces and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or an anytime sweet treat, this no-bake recipe is easy to make and utterly addictive.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10-12 cups of Butterfinger Puppy Chow 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 7 cups Rice Chex Cereal (or store brand equivalent)
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 18 fun size Butterfinger candy bars (15 crushed, 3 roughly chopped for garnish)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Add the 7 cups of Rice Chex cereal to an extra-large mixing bowl, ensuring enough space to stir and coat the cereal thoroughly without spilling.
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, and 1/4 cup salted butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir well until the mixture is completely melted, smooth, and fully combined.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Stir 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract into the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Coat the Cereal: Drizzle the melted chocolate peanut butter mixture evenly over the cereal. Gently stir with a spatula or spoon to coat all the pieces of cereal evenly without breaking them.
- Mix in Crushed Butterfinger Pieces: Add the 15 crushed fun size Butterfinger candy bars to the coated cereal and gently mix to distribute the candy pieces throughout.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: To coat the cereal mixture with powdered sugar, either sprinkle 1 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar directly onto the cereal and stir gently, or transfer the coated cereal mixture into a large (2-gallon) ziplock bag. Seal the bag and shake well until the powdered sugar evenly coats all cereal pieces, keeping the sugar contained and minimizing cleanup.
- Dry and Garnish: Spread the powdered sugar-coated cereal out evenly on a baking sheet and allow it to dry for a short time. Just before serving, sprinkle the 3 roughly chopped fun size Butterfinger candy bars on top as a garnish.
Notes
- Substitutions: Milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or candy melts can be used instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Texture Variations: Using a mix of rice, corn, and wheat Chex cereals adds variety to texture and flavor.
- Add-Ins: Mini peanut butter cups, Reese’s Pieces, or Butterfinger balls can be added for fun variations and extra excitement in the mix.
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