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Decadent Butterfinger Puppy Chow Recipe Easy Sweet Cravings Snack

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A quick and easy sweet snack mix combining crunchy Butterfinger candy bars with chocolate-coated Rice Chex cereal, perfect for casual gatherings or solo indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups (150g) Rice Chex cereal
  • 3 regular-sized Butterfinger candy bars, chopped
  • 1 cup (170g) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (125g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Pour 6 cups (150g) of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. Chop 3 regular-sized Butterfinger candy bars into small 1/2 inch chunks and set aside.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup (170g) semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup (125g) creamy peanut butter, and 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth and glossy (about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes). Alternatively, melt using a double boiler over simmering water, stirring constantly.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt into the melted mixture.
  5. Pour the warm chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently fold and stir with a spatula until every piece is evenly coated, being careful not to crush the cereal.
  6. Fold the chopped Butterfinger pieces into the coated cereal mixture evenly but gently.
  7. Spoon the mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Add 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar to the bag.
  8. Seal the bag tightly and shake well until all pieces are thoroughly coated with powdered sugar.
  9. Pour the coated puppy chow onto a baking sheet or tray, spreading it out to cool and set for about 15 minutes to prevent clumping.
  10. Once cooled, transfer to an airtight container or serve immediately.

Notes

Melt chocolate and peanut butter gently to avoid scorching. Fold ingredients slowly to keep cereal pieces intact. Shake coated mix in a sealed bag to reduce mess and ensure even coating. Spread on a tray to cool and prevent clumping. For gluten-free, use gluten-free Rice Chex and check candy bars. Variations include using dark chocolate chips, almond or sunflower seed butter, or adding spices like cinnamon.

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