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
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- 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
- Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
- Add crushed Butterfinger bars and gently mix to incorporate.
- Transfer the mixture into a large resealable plastic bag.
- Add powdered sugar to the bag, seal, and shake until the cereal is well coated.
- Spread the puppy chow on a baking sheet to cool and set.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg