Description
Butterfinger Puppy Chow is a sweet, crunchy snack mix made with cereal, melted chocolate, peanut butter, and crushed Butterfinger candy. It’s an irresistible treat perfect for parties, holidays, or casual snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups rice cereal squares (like Chex)
- 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 (full-size), crushed
Instructions
- Place the cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and melted.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and gently stir to coat evenly.
- Add crushed Butterfinger bars and toss gently to distribute.
- Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag. Add powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake until well coated.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For extra Butterfinger flavor, sprinkle additional crushed candy on top after coating with powdered sugar.
- Use gloves or a spatula to mix to avoid messy hands.
- Perfect for gift bags, party snacks, or movie nights!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: puppy chow, muddy buddies, Butterfinger snack, sweet cereal mix, no-bake treat