Butterfinger Puppy Chow
My Butterfinger puppy chow is an easy no-bake snack mix with crunchy candy in every handful. Make it for parties, game day, movie night or homemade gifts.
Servings: 14 ½ cup servings
Calories: 606kcal
Ingredients
- 7 cups Rice Chex Cereal (or the store brand)
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 18 fun size Butterfinger candy bars 15 crushed and 3 roughly chopped for the top
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar sifted
Instructions
- Pour the cereal into an extra large bowl and set it aside.7 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- Put the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. If it isn't fully melted, keep heating in 15-second bursts, stirring after each one, so the chocolate doesn't scorch.1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, ¼ cup salted butter
- Stir in the vanilla.1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the cereal and gently stir until every piece is coated.
- Stir in the 15 crushed Butterfinger bars.18 fun size Butterfinger candy bars
- Coat the cereal with the powdered sugar. You can sprinkle the powdered sugar over the bowl and stir, or pour the coated cereal and powdered sugar into an extra large (2-gallon) zip-top bag, seal it and shake. I use the bag, because it keeps the powdered sugar contained and makes cleanup a lot easier.1¼ cups powdered sugar
- Spread the coated cereal on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it set for 20 minutes. Right before serving, sprinkle the 3 chopped Butterfinger bars over the top.
Notes
Tips:
- Let it set the full 20 minutes before you bag it, so the pieces stay crunchy and separate.
- To crush the Butterfinger bars, put them in a zip-top bag and smash them with a rolling pin, or pulse them in a food processor.
- Milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips or candy melts can go in place of the semi-sweet chips, and Corn Chex works in place of Rice Chex.
Storage:
Store in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 5 days. There's no need to refrigerate it. To freeze, seal it in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months. Thaw it on the counter, and toss it with a little extra powdered sugar if the coating feels sticky.
Nutrition
Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 6mg
