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Butterfinger Puppy Chow

  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Butterfinger Puppy Chow is a sweet and crunchy snack mix made with Chex cereal, melted chocolate, peanut butter, and crushed Butterfinger candies. Perfect for parties or as a fun treat!


Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 Butterfinger bars (1.9 oz each), crushed


Instructions

  1. Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
  5. Add crushed Butterfinger bars and gently mix to incorporate.
  6. Transfer the mixture into a large resealable plastic bag.
  7. Add powdered sugar to the bag, seal, and shake until the cereal is well coated.
  8. Spread the puppy chow on a baking sheet to cool and set.
  9. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • You can use any chocolate you like, but milk chocolate pairs well with Butterfinger flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, make sure the Chex and Butterfinger bars are gluten-free.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.